Happy birthday! Charles Barkley turns 62 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary basketball player turns 62 on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Charles Barkley is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Charles Barkley has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 62nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Barkley, a cultural icon

Born Charles Wade Barkley in Leeds on February 20, 1963, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Barkley's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Charles hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Charles Barkley as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 62.

Happy Birthday, Charles, you're the best!

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