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What’s the net worth of the richest NHL Player Mario Lemieux?

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Mario Lemieux is a retired NHL player who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Let us see his Net Worth and Records. Also, you can check the top 50 richest NHL players in history.

Mario Lemieux Facts

Birthplace Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 CM)
Weight 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
ShotRight
TeamsPittsburgh Penguins
Nationality Canadian
NHL Draft Year 1984
CollegeNa
Girlfriend/ WifeNathalie Asselin
Children 4
Age 58
Endorsements

Mario Lemieux Career & Stats

Mario Lemieux wanted to become a hockey player since he was 3.  He was picked by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1984 draft as the first pick. His contract was worth $725,000 for 3 seasons. In the 1989 season, Mario Lemieux was one of the highest-paid NHL players with an average salary of $2 million per season.

Mario Lemieux played as Centre and has won many games for his team. He was the key player for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992, and helped his team win the Stanley Cup twice. The Pittsburgh Penguins also won the title in 2009, 2016, and 2017 under Mario Lemieux.

Lemieux played for the Canadian National hockey team and led his team to the gold medal at Olympics 2002. Mario Lemieux was the captain of the Canadian hockey team that won the  2004 World Cup  and Canada Cup 1987. Some of his achievements are Lester B. Pearson Award, Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, and Conn Smythe Trophy.

Mario Lemieux Net Worth

Mario Lemieux has an estimated net worth of $300 million. As of 2024, he is the richest NHL player in history. Lemieux has earned more than $70 million from the National Hockey League as a salary. During his peak days, his average NHL salary was $6 million each season.

Mario Lemieux Endorsements & Business

A legend like Mario Lemieux does have lots of endorsements. Mario Lemieux’s brand deals are unknown, but sources indicate he signed the biggest deals in the early 1990s. Lemieux was also the owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins and he sold his team and increased his value. Mario Lemieux is an investor in trading and real estate. He has earned more than $500 million from business investments. He sold his Québec Castle property, Château Fleur de Lys, for 22 million. Lemieux owns many properties in the USA and Canada.

Mario Lemieux Personal Life

When Mario Lemieux was 3, he began playing hockey with his family. He completed his high school in Ville-Émard. His father was an Engineer and he has 2 brothers. Mario Lemieux played in the 1983 World Junior Hockey Championships.

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Lemieux married Nathalie Asselin in 1993. Mario Lemieux and Nathalie Asselin have 4 children – Stephanie, Lauren, Austin Nicholas, and Alexa. Mario Lemieux was addicted to smoking, but he gave up after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease.

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FAQ

What is the Net Worth of Mario Lemieux? 

Mario Lemieux has a Net Worth of $300 million 

What is the Age of Mario Lemieux? 

Mario Lemieux is 58 years old

Where was Mario Lemieux born?

Mario Lemieux was born in Montreal, Quebec 

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