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'''Sidney Crosby''' is the captain and first-line center of the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] NHL franchise.  He was born August 7, 1987 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  He was one of the most sought-after draft picks in NHL history when he entered into the draft in 2005.

'''Sidney Crosby''' is the captain and first-line center of the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] NHL franchise.  He was born August 7, 1987 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  He was one of the most sought-after draft picks in NHL history when he entered into the draft in 2005.

==Early Career==

==Early career==

Crosby began his rise to fame at the age of 14 when he played for a AAA hockey team in his hometown of Halifax.  Playing against athletes three years his senior, he put up 194 points in 74 games.   

Crosby began his rise to fame at the age of 14 when he played for a AAA hockey team in his hometown of Halifax.  Playing against athletes three years his senior, he put up 194 points in 74 games.   

Crosby put up similar numbers during the 2004-2005 season, and quickly rose to be the top prospect in the world.   

Crosby put up similar numbers during the 2004-2005 season, and quickly rose to be the top prospect in the world.   

==NHL Career==

==NHL career==

Sidney Crosby was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] in July of 2005.  During his rookie season, he scored 102 points, coming in second place for the Calder Memorial Trophy (NHL equivalent of Rookie of the Year) to [[Alexander Ovechkin]].

Sidney Crosby was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] in July 2005.  During his rookie season, he scored 102 points, coming in second place for the Calder Memorial Trophy (NHL equivalent of Rookie of the Year) to [[Alexander Ovechkin]].

In the 2007-2008 season, Crosby (as captain) led his team to the Stanley Cup Finals.  The Penguins lost the series 4-2.  He and [[Evgeni Malkin]], a fellow teammate, are currently the most potent scorers in the [[NHL]].

In the 2007-2008 season, Crosby (as captain) led his team to the Stanley Cup Finals.  The Penguins lost the series 4-2.  He and [[Evgeni Malkin]], a fellow teammate, are currently the most potent scorers in the [[NHL]].

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==External Links==

==External links==

*[http://www.sidneycrosbyfans.info/biography/ Sidney Crosby Biography]

*[http://www.sidneycrosbyfans.info/biography/ Sidney Crosby Biography]

*[http://sidneycrosbyfan.tripod.com/ Sidney Crosby Fan Club]

*[http://sidneycrosbyfan.tripod.com/ Sidney Crosby Fan Club]