Alex Delvecchio, Detroit Red Wings legend, dies at age 93
Delvecchio, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, was a longtime linemate of Gordie Howe, a 12-year Red Wings team captain and — after his retirement as a player in 1973 — a Red Wings coach and general manager.
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A three-time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy, Delvecchio played in 13 NHL All-Star Games and totaled 456 goals and 825 assists in 1,550 regular-season games. He spent his entire NHL career (24 seasons) with the Red Wings, most notably as the center of the 'Production Line' between Howe and Ted Lindsay. That trio helped Detroit win the Stanley Cup in 1952 (Delvecchio's rookie season), 1954 and 1955.
'Few athletes in any sport ever have been as synonymous with one franchise as Alex Delvecchio was with the Detroit Red Wings,' NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. Delvecchio still ranks third all-time in games played for the Red Wings.
'Alex was more than a hockey icon, he was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, cherished friend and respected teammate to so many,' the Delvecchio family said in a statement released by the Red Wings. 'While the world knew him as an incredible hockey player with numerous accomplishments on the ice, we knew him as someone whose humility, strength, competitiveness, kindness, and heart were even greater than his professional achievements. For decades, your love and support meant everything to Alex and to all of us. We are deeply grateful and thankful to everyone.'
Delvecchio, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977, had his No. 10 retired by the Red Wings in 1991.
Red Wings governor and CEO Chris Ilitch said in a statement: 'The Detroit Red Wings organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Alex Delvecchio — a true Red Wings great whose contributions to our team, our city, and the game of hockey will never be forgotten. Alex embodied what it means to be a Red Wing: loyalty, humility, and excellence on and off the ice. For over two decades, including 12 as captain of the Red Wings, Alex earned the reputation as one of the best two-way forwards in NHL history.
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'Following his Hall of Fame career, he continued to represent the Red Wings with class and distinction as both an executive and ambassador. Our thoughts are with the Delvecchio family and all those who were fortunate enough to know and admire Alex. His legacy will forever be remembered as part of Red Wings history and Hockeytown.'
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