Happy birthday! Steve Waugh turns 61 today

Steve Waugh is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Steve Waugh has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Waugh, a cultural icon

Born Stephen Rodger Waugh in Canterbury on June 2, 1965, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Waugh'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 Steve hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Steve Waugh as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Steve, you're the best!

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