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Happy birthday, Jaromir Jagr

Rick Osentoski / USA TODAY Sports

One of hockey's true greats turned 43 on Sunday.

Jaromir Jagr, now in his 21st NHL season and the oldest player in the league, was born on this day in 1972 in Kladno, Czech Republic. 

Drafted fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1990, Jagr scored his first NHL goal on Oct. 7 of that year, and has never looked back.

Over the course of his career - playing with the Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils - Jagr has recorded 716 goals and 1,068 assists, and ranks fifth on the NHL's all-time scoring list.

Other accomplishments include:

  • Five Art Ross Trophies
  • One Hart Trophy
  • Two Stanley Cups
  • Olympic Gold

Here's a look at some of his more memorable moments in the NHL:

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

Happy birthday, Jagr. Never leave us.

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