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It's David Hasselhoff's 65th birthday and we're celebrating with his best sports photos

On his birthday, here's a look back at David Hasselhoff's career in pictures.

On this day in 1952, a legend was born. That legend would became famous for driving an electronic car, running on the beach in slow motion and becoming a musical icon in Germany. That's right, today is David Hasselhoff's 65th birthday and we're celebrating with his best sports photos. 

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Hasselhoff the Equestrian poses in Los Angeles during a 1978 photo shoot. Why he's not wearing a shirt is a question we can not answer.

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Dyan cannon needed a big draw for the 1984 Big Brother-Big Sister Bowling Benefit​, and Hasselhoff delivered.

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The Hoff shows off The Legs during a 1986 tennis match.

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Hasselhoff was a fixture on the '80s charity game circuit, appearing at the 1988 Teamm House event. No word on whether Coke paid for the product placement.

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When Bill Clinton needs the advice of a foreign relations expert, he turns to The Hoff, as he did in this 1995 jog.

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Over the past few years, Hasselhoff has been doing the 'celebrity fan' thing, including appearances at a NFL game in Wembley Stadium and a Clippers-Thunders game in L.A.

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Hasselhoff will always be an entertainer, as evident in this Baywatch-inspired performance at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament in April 2016.