Hockey Legend Jaromir Jagr Forced to Return to Hockey at Age 50
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S. Harper
December 13, 2022 (3:25)
When it comes to a pro athlete's career, It has a very limited time until they have to retire. However hockey legend Jaromir Jagr is a different story, he has had one of the greatest careers of all time.
From his hall of fame NHL career to his international play for his home country of Czechia, and even his play in Europe, Jagr will go down as a hockey legend.
Despite turning 50 years of age, Jagr is still playing hockey and could easily be back in the NHL today if he wanted.
This past Sunday Jagr's team he owns by the name of the Kladno Knights of Czech Extraliga League was short a player due to an illness which took some players out of the lineup, Jagr suited up with players half his age to help his team, or else they would've forfeited.
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Jagr would get 2 assists and would
Play a total of 15 minutes in a 7-3 loss to HC Bili Tygri Bili Tygri Liberec. However the loss wasn't important, it was just awesome to see Jagr hit the ice for his club and show he's still got it.
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