Dionne was born in Drummondville, Quebec, and began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 1971 and played for them for three seasons, during which he was named to the NHL All-Star Team twice.
In 1975, Dionne was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he would play for the next 12 seasons. During his time with the Kings, Dionne established himself as one of the greatest players in the league. He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in six consecutive seasons, and he was the first player in NHL history to score 100 points in eight consecutive seasons. He was also the first player in NHL history to score 1,000 points with one team.
Dionne was traded to the New York Rangers in 1987, where he played for two seasons before retiring in 1989. During his career, Dionne was named to the NHL All-Star Team eight times, and he won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1980. He was also the recipient of the Lester B. Pearson Award in 1979.
Dionne finished his career with 1,771 points in 1,348 games, making him the sixth highest scorer in NHL history. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992, and his number 16 was retired by the Los Angeles Kings in 1990.
Marcel Dionne is one of the greatest hockey players of all time, and his legacy will live on for many years to come.
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