Happy birthday! Bobby Doerr turns 108 today

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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 108 on Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026.
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Bobby Doerr is celebrating his 108th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Bobby Doerr has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 108th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Doerr, a cultural icon

Born Robert Pershing Doerr in Los Angeles on April 7, 1918, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Doerr's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bobby hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bobby Doerr as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 108.

Happy Birthday, Bobby, you're the best!

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