The Birthsong Project: Volume III

Seven of Florida’s professional athletes have a birthday this week. What was the number one song on the day each of them were born? Starting with the oldest first:

Albert Haynesworth – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DT – 2/17/79 – Da Ya Think I’m Sexy – Rod Stewart
The question is, "Do you think he’s got another year or two after washing out from New England and Washington."

Mike Miller – Miami Heat – G – 2/19/80 – Do That To Me One More Time – Captain ’n Tenille
One more time, every game, Miller will knock ’em down from outside.

Brett Hayes – Miami Marlins – C – 2/13/84 – Karma Chameleon – Culture Club
Hayes built up some good Karma winning the gold for the US in 2004.

Preston Parker – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – WR – 2/13/87 – Open Your Heart – Madonna
Parker gained 554 yards this season as the number three receiver on the Bucs, and opens his heart on a regular basis, working with Ministries’ for underprivileged kids.

Tom Pyatt – Tampa Bay Lightning – C – 2/14/87 – Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
The Bolts’ need a prayer to make the playoffs this season.

Shawn Matthias – Florida Panthers – C – 2/19/88 – Could’ve Been – Tiffany
Matthias could be seeing the playoffs for the first time this season.

Charles Clay – Miami Dolphins – FB – 2/13/89 – Straight Up – Paula Abdul
Clay scored three touchdowns in his rookie season for the Dolphins, and is the straight up favorite to lead the depth chart in 2012.