Happy birthday! David Ortiz turns 49 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on November 18, 2024

The iconic and legendary baseball player turns 49 on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

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David Ortiz is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed baseball players of his generation.

Popular baseball player David Ortiz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ortiz, a cultural icon

Born David Américo Ortiz Arias in Santo Domingo on November 18, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ortiz's not just a great baseball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Ortiz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!