Happy birthday! Mark Spitz turns 76 today

Mark Spitz is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Mark Spitz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Spitz, a cultural icon

Born Mark Andrew Spitz in Modesto on February 10, 1950, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Spitz'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 Mark hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mark Spitz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Mark, you're the best!

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