When Mario Lemieux joined the Pittsburgh Penguins, few could have imagined that his career would have impacted the city of Pittsburgh and the game of hockey the way it did.
Lemieux’s first season was filled with many achievements including earning the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie and becoming the first rookie in league history to be named All-Star Game MVP.
While we celebrate this milestone, here’s a look back at a few things you may not have known about Lemieux’s rookie season.
Signing Bonus
After the ink dried on Lemieux’s 700 thousand dollar contract, the first item he purchased was a brand new set of wheels.