Released as the fifth hit single from "Born in the U.S.A." on this day 40 years ago, Bruce built "Glory Days" from memories, old stories you tell with a grin, the people who shaped you and the way time moves faster than you think. This year, we remember Joe DePugh — Bruce’s childhood friend and the real-life ballplayer behind its unforgettable first verse. Here’s to him, and to everyone whose glory days echo in verses two, three and beyond. | Bruce Springsteen