Date of Birth: January 18, 1961
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Mark John Douglas Messier, born January 18, 1961, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. Known for his leadership skills, he captained two different teams to Stanley Cup victories. Messier began his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1979 and was an integral part of the team’s dynasty in the 1980s, winning five Stanley Cups with the team. He later joined the New York Rangers and famously led them to their first Stanley Cup in 54 years in 1994. After brief stints with the Vancouver Canucks and a return to the Rangers, Messier retired in 2004. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007 and has continued to contribute to the sport in various capacities, including broadcasting and team management.
5 Interesting Facts about Mark Messier
1. Mark Messier is one of only two players to have captained two different NHL teams to Stanley Cup victories.
2. He is second on the all-time NHL points list, only behind Wayne Gretzky.
3. Messier is the only professional athlete to have won the Most Valuable Player award in both the regular season and the playoffs in the same year.
4. He played 25 seasons in the NHL, a testament to his durability and skill.
5. Messier has an NHL leadership award named after him: the Mark Messier Leadership Award.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mark Messier
1. “I think the challenge is to take difficult and complicated things and make them really simple and easy to understand.”
2. “Leadership is getting players to believe in you.”
3. “I always make a total effort, even when the odds seem entirely against me.”
4. “Winning is about having the whole team on the same page.”
5. “There is no pressure when you’re making a dream come true.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Mark Messier’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $55 million.
Children
Mark Messier has three children: Lyon (born in 1987), Douglas Paul (born in 2003), and Jacqueline Jean (born in 2005).
Relevant Links
1. [Mark Messier – Hockey Hall of Fame](https://www.hhof.com/htmlInduct/ind07Messier.shtml
2. [NHL Profile – Mark Messier](https://www.nhl.com/player/mark-messier-8449645
4. [Biography on ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/bio/_/id/729/mark-messier
5. [Mark Messier on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0582260/
