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Retired ice hockey player Mario Lemieux has an estimated net worth of $150 million. In 2004, Lemieux was elected into the Canada's Walk of Fame.

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Mario Lemieux was born on October 5, 1965, in Montreal, Quebec Canada. He is currently married to Nathalie Asselin with whom he has four children named Lauren, Austin, Alexa, and Stephanie.

As a professional hockey player, he spent 17 seasons (1984-2007) with the Pittsburgh Penguins. After acquiring the Penguins in 1999, he became the team's chairman and principal owner.

Under his management, he has led the team to Stanley Cups twice, in 1991 and 1992. Seven years later, the team had its third cup. He is considered to be the only person who has won the cup both as an owner and player. Lemieux is also a part of the team Canada which won the 2004 World Cup of Hockey championship, the 1987 Canada Cup, and the  2002 Olympics in which the team won the Gold.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2004

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (2005-2006)

$3,000,000

2002

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (2003-2004)

$5,250,000

2001

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (2002-2003)

$5,250,000

2000

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (2001-2002)

$5,250,000

1999

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (2000-2001)

$1,410,000

1995

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1996-1997)

$6,000,000

1994

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1995-1996)

$6,000,000

1993

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1994-1995)

$6,000,000

1992

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1993-1994)

$6,000,000

1991

Contract

Seven-year contract with Pittsburgh Penguins

$42,000,000

1991

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1992-1993)

$6,000,000

1990

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1991-1992)

$2,000,000

1989

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1990-1991)

$2,000,000

1989

Contract

Five-year contract with Pittsburgh Penguins

$10,000,000

1988

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1989-1990)

$2,000,000

1988

Contract

One-year contract with Pittsburgh Penguins

$1,600,000

1987

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1987-1989)

$875,000

1986

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1987-1988)

$875,000

1986

Contract

Four-year contract extension with Pittsburgh Penguins

$3,500,000

1985

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1986-1987)

$241,666

1984

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1985-1986)

$241,666

1984

Contract

Three-year contract with Pittsburgh Penguins

$725,000

1984

Signing Bonus

Amount he received as signing bonus with Pittsburgh Penguins

$150,000

1983

Salary

Salary with Pittsburgh Penguins (1984-1985)

$241,666