Pittsburgh Penguins Owner and legend Mario Lemieux spoke publicly yesterday that the heart trouble which forced him into retirement at the conclusion of the 2005 season was much more serious than most people knew.
In speaking exclusively with TSN Canada's Gord Miller for an interview to be run in Canada's Readers' Digest Magazine, Lemieux said that he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats irregularly -- and often rapidly -- and can be fatal to athletes in unusual cases.
Here are some pieces on Lemieux's disclosure yesterday.
It's truly amazing to think what Lemieux would have accomplished in his career statistically if he wasn't stricken by so many health problems. He was the most talented offensive player in the game's history in this author's opinion and what he did achieve is remarkable when considering the back trouble, heart problems and, of course, the cancer (Hodgkin's Disease) he battled throughout his tenure in the National Hockey League.
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