Mario Lemieux Autographed Pittsburgh Penguins 16x20 Photo

Mario Lemieux autographed Pittsburgh Penguins 16x20 photo This was signed at the Mounted Memories card show in Chicago, IL on March 18, 2007 and includes a certificate of authenticity Denver Autographs. Without doubt, one of the three best hockey players of all-time along with Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. He was selected with the first overall pick in the 1984 draft and won the Calder Trophy his rookie season while scoring 100 points. Other awards include the Art Ross Trophy (1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997) Hart Trophy (1988, 1993, 1996). Played in NHL All-Star Game (1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002). Missed remainder of 1989-90 and majority of 1990-91 seasons recovering from back injury suffered in game vs. NY Rangers, February 14, 1989. Missed remainder of 1992-93 season after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, January 12, 1993. Missed majority of 1993-94 season recovering from back injury suffered in game vs. Chicago, November 11, 1993. Missed entire 1994-95 season recovering from effects of treatment for Hodgkin's Disease and back injury suffered in game vs. NY Rangers, March 12, 1994. Became third player (Gordie Howe, Guy Lafleur) to appear in NHL game after being inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame, December 27, 2000. Missed majority of 2001-02 season recovering from hip injury suffered in game vs. Anaheim, October 6, 2001. Missed majority of 2003-04 season recovering from hip injury suffered in game vs. Boston, November 1, 2003. Officially announced retirement onJanuary 24, 2006 with 690 goals and 1003 assists.