Happy birthday! Mariano Rivera turns 56 today

Mariano Rivera is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed baseball players of his generation.

Popular baseball player Mariano Rivera has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rivera, a cultural icon

Born in Panama City on November 29, 1969, Mariano Rivera's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Rivera'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 Mariano hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mariano Rivera as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Mariano, you're the best!

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