Mario Lemieux

Date of Birth: October 5, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Mario Lemieux, often referred to as “Super Mario,” is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and a former owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Born on October 5, 1965, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Lemieux is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He played 17 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins, leading the team to two Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. Despite his career being plagued by injuries and health issues, including a battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Lemieux’s talent and perseverance earned him numerous awards and accolades. After retiring as a player, he became a part-owner of the Penguins, helping the team secure financial stability and additional championships in the subsequent years.

5 Interesting Facts about Mario Lemieux

1. Mario Lemieux is the only person to have his name on the Stanley Cup as both a player and an owner.

2. He scored 100 points in his rookie season and won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in 1985.

3. Lemieux returned to play in the NHL after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma, winning the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey.

4. He is one of only a few players to score five goals in five different ways in a single game: even-strength, power-play, shorthanded, penalty shot, and empty net.

5. Lemieux was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame immediately after his first retirement in 1997, bypassing the usual three-year waiting period.