Retired Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath was nicknamed 'Pigeon' because of his thin legs as a youngster. Brad McNamara, McGrath's New South Wales teammate, gave him the nickname, when he said, "You've stolen a pigeon's legs, McGrath." McGrath, who was born on February 9, 1970, holds the record for most wickets taken by a fast bowler in Test cricket history, with 563 wickets.