Take A 20
“Take A 20” is a deep dive of sports, music and pop culture moments from 20 years ago that are re-examined through the lens of today, and infused with stories about the hosts' lives at that time.
Take A 20
Mario Lemieux Retires: "Pittsburgh Sound"
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Josh Green
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Long before Mark Davidson petitioned the DMV for a "Le Magnifique" vanity license plate, someone else in Pittsburgh claimed that moniker as his own. Unfortunately for Mark, that individual was a lot bigger, wealthier, and more handsome. Mario Lemieux was one of the greatest hockey players of all-time -- and, yes, The Great One himself would agree -- but the stories behind that greatness are even more impressive. Lemieux hung up his skates for good in 2006, leaving behind a legacy that will never be matched -- on and off the ice.