Happy birthday! James Anderson turns 44 today

James Anderson is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete James Anderson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Anderson, a cultural icon

Born James Michael Anderson in Burnley on July 30, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Anderson'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 James hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Anderson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!

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