Mario Lemiuex Hb

By Suzanne J. Murdico

Book Overview

Mario Lemieux was the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and was most often compared to one of hockey's all-time greats, Wayne Gretzky. But when Mario damaged a disk m his spinal column, fans wondered if he would ever return to the ice. In 1990 Lemieux had surgery, and later developed a serious infection that prolonged his recovery. But he still returned in time to help his teammates win the Stanley Cup in 1991. In 1993 Mario was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, but again he was able to return to the sport he loved until he retired in 1997.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817241264
• ISBN13: 9780817241261
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Raintree
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 8

Customer Reviews

Mario Lemieux is god!

Mario Lemieux is one of the best hockey players to ever grace the ice. He was the Pittsburgh Pengiuns' best player for many years. This book gave many highlights of his career and gave insight to his personal life, one thing no other book has done. He is considered to be one of the NHL's greatest players of all time. This book is a must have for every Lemieux fan, and for every person that follows hockey.