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Depending on how we start the season, I can play center or wing... It doesn't matter to me.

Mario Lemieux

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Mario Lemieux
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: October 5
Ice Hockey Player
Montreal
Quebec
Sports
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Depending
Matter
Wing
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Center
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Wings

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When it comes to hockey, it's been in my blood since I was 3 or 4 years old. I love coaching the kids, especially at that level.
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For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a professional hockey player.
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I have two main reasons for retiring. The first is I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. That has been very, very frustrating to me throughout this past year. The second one is realizing my health, along with my family, is the most important thing in the world.
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I think we have to show some pride in the jersey that we are wearing, and can’t quit.
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I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to.
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I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past.
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Of course, my family has been a big reason for me to come back, especially my son who loves the game of hockey - he was a big reason for me coming back.
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I don't order fries with my club sandwich.
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I didn't speak English until I came to Pittsburgh.
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I think that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I feel that I could be the best in the world. I'm still only 35 years old... I have a fresh start physically and mentally, and I feel that I can achieve my goal to be the best again.
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When someone screams at me to hurry up, I slow down.
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Oh, I did stop smoking a long time ago.
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The first few games that we played against some of the teams, the young guys, you know, want a stick sign or photo sign, and I think that they respect what I have achieved throughout my career.
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My body's feeling it a little bit. But one good thing, my back is in good shape, and that's my main concern. I know that my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where I was a few years ago, but as long as my back is solid, I feel that I can play many years.
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