Mario Lemieux “Return of #66” (2001) Mellon Arena Panoramic Poster – Everlasting Images

Return of #66
December 27, 2000 – Penguins 5 Maple Leafs 0
A panoramic view of Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Rob Arra Collection

It was one of the most shocking, and most wonderful moments in Pittsburgh sports history, when owner Mario announced his intention to once again become Super Mario. And only weeks later, he stepped onto the ice and instantly returned to his status as the NHL’s top player. There was no transition period, no moments of doubt – from the opening faceoff, Mario was truly Super once again!

As with all posters in the Everlasting Images series, every detail of Mellon Arena (“The Igloo”) at the moment of that opening faceoff is in perfect focus, and as you pan across the print you feel like you are actually there! From the exuberance of the fans, to the action on the ice, to Mario’s image on the scoreboard above, it’s all there – a piece of history, worthy of a nice frame and a prominent space on your wall! An absolute must for the wall of any Lemieux collector or fan, and a perfect gift for any hockey follower.