Sidney Crosby breaks down as Pittsburgh honors the 2016 legends
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The sight of Sidney Crosby wiping away tears during the 2016 championship tribute proved even the toughest legends aren't immune to the weight of their own history.
He's the face of the franchise. The kid who became the captain. The man who brought three Cups back to the Steel City.
But seeing No. 87 get choked up on the big board hits differently.
The video retrospective played to a packed arena. It wasn't just highlights. It was a reminder of the grind it took to reach the top.
Fans in the stands felt every second of it. One even claimed they'd lay on railroad tracks for him.
That's the Sid effect. He doesn't just play for Pittsburgh. He is Pittsburgh.
Drafted 1st overall in 2005, he's lived under the brightest lights since he was 18.
The captain remains the heartbeat of this team
He carries a big ticket salary. But he earns every cent of that premium price tag with his work in the dirty areas.
Most superstars stay detached. Not Crosby.
He's a dynamo on the ice and a human being off it.
The 2016 run was special. It cemented a legacy that few will ever touch.
Seeing him get misty-eyed shows he hasn't lost that fire. He still cares more than anyone in the room.
The era is winding down. We won't see another one like him for a long, long time.
Enjoy the show while it lasts because the final buzzer is coming eventually.
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