There was a time in his life , however , when he was not yet an international icon .
Growing up in hockey - crazed Kladno , a city of 110,000 with roots dating back to the 14th century , Jagr has always been connected to the sport .
There was a time in Jagr 's life , however , when he was not yet an international icon .
Growing up in hockey - crazed Kladno , a city of 110,000 with roots dating back to the 14th century , Jagr has always been connected to the sport .