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Which Giants great blew out 79th birthday candles today?

We’ll give you a hint: There’s a cove near AT&T Park unofficially named after him.

That’s right, Willie McCovey celebrates his 79th birthday today.

The Giants legend (and one-time Athletic) received Happy Birthday wishes on Twitter from the likes of Barry Bonds and Orlando Cepeda. Not to mention the National Baseball Hall of Fame, of which he is a member.

Happy Birthday to my friend, Stretch. #44 @SFGiants @baseballhall pic.twitter.com/VxsEQd3PZx

Happy Birthday Willie Mac! #ForeverGiant #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/F7e1Xd0AuN

¡Le deseamos un feliz cumpleaños a la #Leyenda, Willie McCovey!