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Mark Messier
b. 1961Edmonton, AlbertaItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
6 Stanley Cups
Biography
6 Stanley Cups; guaranteed victory in 1994 against NJ Devils then delivered with hat trick; Italian-Canadian hockey great. Hockey Hall of Fame; 6 Stanley Cup championships; guaranteed win in 1994 playoffs and delivered
Notable For
- 6 Stanley Cups
- guaranteed victory in 1994 against NJ Devils then delivered with hat trick
- Italian-Canadian hockey great
Honors & Recognition
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- 6 Stanley Cup championships
- guaranteed win in 1994 playoffs and delivered
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mark Messier Italian?
Yes — Mark Messier is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian-Canadian. 6 Stanley Cups
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Hockey
- Years
- b. 1961
- Birth Place
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian-Canadian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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