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Mario Lemieux: The Story of a Hockey Legend

by Matt Christopher (2002)

About this book

An engaging biography detailing Lemieux's peerless offensive vision, Pittsburgh Penguins turnaround, and miraculous comeback after cancer therapy. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Mario Lemieux across Ice Hockey & Winter Sports.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story Era1980s-2000s
Protagonist / CoreMario Lemieux

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