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Former New York Yankees sugar Alex Rodriguez celebrated his 47th birthday on July 27, 2022. Known for power hitting from the plate, A-Rod entertained an era in Major League Baseball. Even though the Yankees legend is now 45-plus, he surely knows how to celebrate his big day.

There might be better baseball players than A-Rod in MLB, but when it comes down to popularity and success in their post-retirement career, the former Yankee is in a league of his own. Not only is he the wealthiest athlete in the MLB community, but A-Rod is also one of the most recognized sports personalities in the world.

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Whether it is his personal life or professional career, A-Rod has always been surrounded by controversies. But that is also his USP. Such things help him stay afloat in the mainstream media. Recently, while celebrating his 47th birthday, the Yankees legend was in some mood.

Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia, and Andruw Jones wished the best to Alex Rodriguez

Even at 47, Alex Rodriguez lives his life as a 25-year-old youngster. On his birthday eve, A-Rod posted a video on Instagram. One can see his happiness while he is jumping and dancing in joy to celebrate his birthday. At the end of the video, he said, “yeah baby, let’s go.”

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He captioned the video, “Waking up on my birthday like a kid! But the night may bring out my birthday suit.”

 

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The day became more special when A-Rod received a heartwarming wish from his ex-teammate and longtime friend Derek Jeter. On A-Rod’s post, Jeter left a comment that read, “Happy Bday!”

Read more: ‘My Heart Is Full, Happy, And…’- Former Yankee Alex Rodriguez Shares a Heartwarming Message on the Eve of His 47TH Birthday

A-Rod also received birthday wishes from ex-teammates CC Sabathia and Andruw Jones. Sabathia commented, “Happy Birthday OG,” while Jones declared him a coach, “HBD Coach.”

Fans say happy birthday to A-Rod

Taking to Twitter, A-Rod’s fans also poured birthday wishes him the best on his 47th. One fan came up with all MLB records of Alex Rodriguez and asked if he should be in the Hall of Fame or not.

Another fan named Emily shared a brief clip of A-Rod and called him a legend of the game. Her tweet reads, “Happy birthday to the man, the myth, the legend.”

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Like him or not. No one can ignore Alex Rodriguez’s vigorous personality. Such is the aura he has created around himself. But do you think MLB should make an exception and include him in the Hall of Fame?

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