Mario Lemieux Quotes
I think we need to do as much as we can to give back to these young kids growing up. I think we've done a pretty decent job so far.
Lemieux, Mario. Interview. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Trib Total Media, 22 Nov. 2006.
Mario Lemieux OC CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played parts of 17 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons (his whole NHL career) with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1984 to 2006, assuming ownership in 1999. Nicknamed "The Magnificent One", "Le Magnifique" and "Super Mario" after the fictional character of the same name, he is widely acknowledged to have been one of the greatest players of all time. A gifted playmaker and fast skater despite his large size, Lemieux often beat defencemen with fakes and dekes.