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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame immediately after his first retirement in 1997, waiving the normal three-year waiting period.
15 Interesting Facts About Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, nicknamed 'Le Magnifique', is a legendary Canadian ice hockey player and owner who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to multiple Stanley Cup championships.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#66
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He led his team to consecutive Stanley Cup championships as a player in 1991 and 1992.
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He is the only man to have his name on the Stanley Cup both as a player and an owner.
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His career was plagued by health problems, including Hodgkin's lymphoma, which caused him to miss significant playing time.
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He scored a goal on his first NHL shot against Hall of Fame defenceman Ray Bourque and goalie Pete Peeters.
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He is the only player in NHL history to score a goal in all five possible game situations in the same game: even-strength, power-play, shorthanded, penalty shot, and empty-net.
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He won the Art Ross Trophy as the league's points leader six times during his career.
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At the time of his retirement, he was the NHL's seventh-highest career points scorer.
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He holds the QMJHL record for points in a season with 282 (133 goals, 149 assists) in 70 games.
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He scored his 500th career goal in his 605th game, the second-fastest rate in NHL history.
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During the 1992-93 season, he scored 160 points in just 60 games despite battling Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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He became the first former NHL player to become majority owner of his former team, saving the franchise from bankruptcy.
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His 46-game point streak in the 1989-90 season was second only to Wayne Gretzky's 51-game streak.
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He holds the record for most goals (70) and points (168) for a player on a team that finished last in their division.
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His statue in Pittsburgh is modeled after a play where he slipped between two defensemen to score a goal against the New York Islanders in 1988.
About Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who spent his entire NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he led the Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships as a player and three more as an owner. His career was marked by numerous health battles, including Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he overcame to continue playing at an elite level.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion (Player)
1991
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Stanley Cup Champion (Player)
1992
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1997
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2002
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Stanley Cup Champion (Owner)
2009
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mario Lemieux.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 66
Status: Retired
Age: 60 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 690
Assists: 1033
Points: 1723
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1984
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Laval Voisins Pittsburgh Penguins
Mario Lemieux played for 2 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1984.