Happy birthday! Mario Lemieux turns 61 today

Mario Lemieux is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete-business man Mario Lemieux has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lemieux, a cultural icon

Born in Montreal on October 5, 1965, Mario Lemieux's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Lemieux's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mario hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mario Lemieux as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Mario, you're the best!

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