Mario Lemieux

Mario Lemieux (born October 5, 1965 in Montreal, Quebec) is a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL). As one of the greatest to ever play the game, Lemieux has acquired nicknames such as "Le Magnifique," "The Magnificent One" and "Super Mario," while his surname literally means "the best." Due to his skill, size and stature (6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and 230 lb (104 kg)), many analysts believe he could be great in any era. Position: Centre.

Awards

• 1985 - Calder Memorial Trophy, NHL All-Rookie Team
• 1986 - Lester B. Pearson Award, NHL Second Team All-Star
• 1987 - NHL Second Team All-Star
• 1988 - Art Ross Trophy, Lester B. Pearson Award, Hart Memorial Trophy, NHL First Team All-Star
• 1989 - Art Ross Trophy, NHL First Team All-Star
• 1991 - Conn Smythe Trophy
• 1992 - Art Ross Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, NHL Second Team All-Star
• 1993 - Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, Lester B. Pearson Award, NHL Plus/Minus Award, Bill Masterton Trophy, NHL First Team All-Star
• 1996 - Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, NHL First Team All-Star, Lester B. Pearson Award
• 1997 - Art Ross Trophy, NHL First Team All-Star
• 1997 - Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
• 2000 - Lester Patrick Trophy
• 2001 - NHL Second Team All-Star
• 2002 - Captain of Canadian Gold Medal Team
• 2004 - Captain of Canadian World Cup Championship Team
• NHL All-Star Team - 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002.
• His number 66 retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins (Although he can still use it)