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Hot Clicks: Hillary Fisher; Best athlete cameos on TV

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Today is Keith Hernandez's 57th birthday. Some remember him as one of the best first basemen of his era. Other may recognize his work as a Mets analyst for Sportsnet New York. But let's be honest: Hernandez will always be known for his appearance on Seinfeld, which may go down as the greatest performance by an athlete on a sitcom in television history (or a close second to Kevin McHale on Cheers). In honor of Hernandez's big day, Complex has put together its list of the best athlete cameos on TV shows.

I'm Keith Hernandez!

Keith Hernandez :: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images

A Yankees fan came thisclose to dousing Cal Ripken with a beer during Tuesday's pregame show on TBS.

Cooling Off Cal

A month ago, Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkintold a Washington Post writer that, "It's time to play hockey. No more parties, no more stay all night long somewhere. It's working time." Four weeks later, Ovie was spotted at Fur Nightclub in DC very late Sunday night, partying in the DJ booth.

He Loves The Nightlife

Jake from Newtown Square, Penn. wrote in requesting Hillary Fisher be today's Lovely Lady of the Day. I like the way Jake thinks and the way Fisher looks, so enjoy these pics of Hillary.

Lovely Lady of the Day

Hillary Fisher :: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

That seems to be the advice taken by a coach from Sport Ancash, a Peruvian soccer team, who allegedly drugged members of the other team during a break in the action.

If You Can't Beat Them, Drug Them

When I'm not filling in for Jimmy on Hot Clicks, I run the SI Vault and like to post funny and/or embarrassing photos of pro athletes to my Twitter feed. Yesterday, I found my Moby Dick ... this shot of the 1987 Lakers championship team relaxing on a boat.

Vault Photo of the Day

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Kansas State alum Eric Stonestreet got the Modern Family cast in on K-State's Midnight Madness festivities.

Modern Family/K-State Video Of The Day

Sixers forward Andre Iguodala gives rookie Evan Turner the powder treatment.

Fun With Rookies Video Of The Day