![]() Coinciding with his second un-retirement, Lemieux graced the cover of EA Sports' NHL 2002 and continues to make appearances in hockey games, such as NHL 06 and NHL 2K6.īy Brian Ekberg Design by Randall Montanari ![]() ![]() Only one game has ever featured Mario's name on it, 1991's Mario Lemieux Hockey for the Sega Genesis. Is it any wonder that Lemieux continues to live up to his surname (which translates from French into "the best")? After retiring from hockey for several years due to illness, Lemieux returned in 1995 and again in 2000 and eventually went on to take partial ownership of the Penguins, whom he continues to lead on the ice today. Name: Mario Lemieux Game: Various hockey game appearances, Mario Lemieux Hockey (GEN), EA Sports' NHL 2002 (cover) Bio: A veritable living legend, Lemieux began his NHL career in 1984 as the first overall pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team he would eventually lead to two straight Stanley Cups during the 1990-92 seasons. Here we present a brief but loving look at a couple of other famous Marios who have graced games with their presence. There's more to the name "Mario" than just too-tight jean overalls and a propensity for crushing turtles underfoot Nintendo's Mario isn't the only Mario out there in the sports gaming realm.
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