Bartolo 'Big Sexy' Colón became a legendary internet icon not just for his incredible longevity in Major League Baseball, but for his charismatic physique and infectious joy on the field. The pinnacle of his meme status occurred on May 7, 2016, when the then-42-year-old pitcher hit a miraculous first career home run for the New York Mets, leading to one of the most celebrated trot-arounds in sports history. Memes featuring Colón often focus on the 'peak athletic form' irony, his helmet constantly falling off during aggressive swings, and his status as a beloved underdog who proved that age and body type are no match for pure talent and fun. He remains a symbol of the 'everyman' athlete who conquered the professional sports world.