Happy birthday! Sidney Crosby turns 39 today

Sidney Crosby is celebrating his 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Sidney Crosby has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Crosby, a cultural icon

Born Sidney Patrick Crosby in Cole Harbour on August 7, 1987, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Crosby'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 Sidney hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sidney Crosby as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 39.

Happy Birthday, Sidney, you're the best!

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