Happy birthday! Pat Patterson turns 85 today

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 85 on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

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Pat Patterson is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Pat Patterson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Patterson, a cultural icon

Born Pierre Clermont in Montreal on January 19, 1941, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Patterson'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 Pat hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pat Patterson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Pat, you're the best!

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