You’ve seen Burt Reynolds act, but have you seen him hit for the New York Yankees? Burt Reynolds (the baseball player) and several other athletes share a common name with a celebrity or well-known character. Here are some of our favorites:
Lenny Dykstra’s battle with Jose Canseco in one of those dignified celebrity boxing matches never took place over the weekend after Dykstra pulled out for reasons that remain unclear.
Two former baseball stars will duke it out in the ring on Saturday in a celebrity boxing match. Lenny Dykstra, 48, and Jose Canseco, 47, will square off in a match that’s left many observers shaking their heads. “Canseco ruined my career by spreading lies,” Dykstra said.
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Prince William
Age: 29
Occupation: Being royal and stuff
Known For: As the eldest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, he’s second in the line to the British throne and recently married Kate Middleton in a wedding no one admits to watching but everyone totally did.
Kris Allen
Age: 26
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter