Mario Lemieux is one of a rare breed of sports stars whose holistic Impact on a City and fan base has transcended mere accomplishments on the stat sheet or in the standings.
From leading the Penguins out of the depths of the NHL basement as a teenage phenom to become a championship franchise on par with the city\'s proud sporting tradition, to overcoming ever-present back pain and a battle with cancer to continue performing at an elite level on the ice, to stepping up to salvage the only franc.
Mario Lemieux is one of a rare breed of sports stars whose holistic Impact on a City and fan base has transcended mere accomplishments on the stat sheet or in the standings