Le 2 mars 1993, Mario Lemieux revient sur la glace après un traitement de six semaines pour un lymphome de Hodgkin, marquant son 40e but de la saison.
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Le 2 mars 1993, Mario Lemieux revient sur la glace après un traitement de six semaines pour un lymphome de Hodgkin, marquant son 40e but de la saison.
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Why do you have to be so likeable. Damn you Mario Lemieux.
Sincerely, A lifelong Capitals fan.
Convinced he was THE best.
He misses 23 games, and still scored 40 at that point # legend
He still won the league scoring title. By 12 points
I guess Philly fans aren’t so terrible. Stop bitching
THE best. Stats don't do his skill-set justice.
The only rival to ever receive a standing ovation from the Philly faithful.
#chicletsbump
The NHL should retire the number 66
NHL propably forbich n. 66,68,99
Months before my buddy in Philly got us tix to this game not knowing it's significance. Flyer fans were a class act this game. Top 5 sporting event I've attended.
The Greatest One.
I still don’t get why this isn’t one of the biggest stories in sports history. This man got diagnosed with cancer during the season, missed two months of play, then played the day of his last radiation treatment (and got two freaking points), and still finished the season with a 12 point lead in the scoring race. He really might have been better than Wayne.
Some People just dont know how amazing this accomplishment was
Had Mario not come out of retirement for those last 3 years, so that his kid could see him play, he would have ended his career averaging 2 points per game. That's insane. THE best EVER.
I was there in the spectrum that night. It was an amazing and awesome night
He was more talented physically than Gretzky, but the fact that Wayne was able to accomplish all that he accomplished without being fast, having a great shot, or being strong was a testament to Wayne’s genius. Wayne was the smartest player who ever lived. Nobody could anticipate better than him.
Those 93 Penguin jerseys were amazing.
I am not much for being a sports fan, but what a great moment. Imagine all the children who were sick that Mario must have given hope/inspiration too by getting back on the ice so soon.
Legend. One of the greats.
The best all around, most complete player ever
I remember this well. I remember the Philly fans showing a lot of class.
I love Mario Lemieux!!!
After seeing Lindbloom’s scan came back negative I had to come watch this real quick
51 points in his last 16 games that season after coming back from cancer treatments.
He was 12 points behind LaFontaine in scoring when he came back, and after 16 games, he was 12 points ahead of him. LaFontaine hadn't slowed down either in his career year 148 point season..
Just totally insane!.. but that was Mario. Everything amazed you but nothing shocked you.
Philly respects toughness. Always.
He had 69 goals and 91 assists (160 points) in 60 games that season to win the scoring title. It’s hard to wrap your brain around that.
GOAT
Mario Lemieux scored in his 1st NHL game. Mario Lemieux scored in his 1st game back from cancer. Mario Lemieux scored in his first game after being retired for 3 years. Do you know how insane that is? I'm sorry but there really is no debate in terms of best ever. Gretzky averaged 1.91 ppg in his career. Lemieux 1.88. Lemieux also played half a season with cancer and seasons with a back so bad the trainer had to tie his skates. And still with all that he produced at Gretzky's clip and was the better goal scorer. Gretzky has the numbers but Lemieux is easily the better player.
Lol….40th of the year…..after missing 2 month's…..unreal