Alex Delvecchio, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame who helped the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup three times in the 1950s, has died. He was 93.
Delvecchio died at his home in Rochester, Michigan, according to a Red Wings spokesperson. A cause of death was not immediately available, though his family said in a statement released by the team that Delvecchio died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by loved ones.
Hockey Hall of Famer and Red Wings great Alex Delvecchio died Tuesday, the team announced.
He was 93 years old.
Delvecchio was a three-time Stanley Cup champion and spent 24 years in the NHL as one of the game’s best centers while playing alongside another NHL legend, Gordie Howe.
“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. “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.”
The last surviving star from Detroit’s greatest sports dynasty, Alex Delvecchio helped the Red Wings reach the pinnacle in the 1950s, struggled mightily as they hit bottom in the 1970s and segued into an elder statesman with a retired number, a bronze statue and ceremonial roles celebrating the franchise’s renaissance in the 1990s.
Alex Delvecchio, the Hockey Hall of Fame center who played for 24 N.H.L. seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and teamed with Gordie Howe on three Stanley Cup championship squads of the 1950s, died on Tuesday. He was 93.
The Delvecchio family announced the death in a statement posted by the Red Wings on the team’s social media account. It did not say where he died.
Alex Delvecchio, a legendary figure in Detroit Red Wings history and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 93. Delvecchio passed away peacefully on Tuesday at his home in Rochester, Michigan, surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement from his family shared by the team.
Delvecchio spent his entire 24-season NHL career with the Red Wings from 1951 to 1973, becoming one of the most respected and accomplished players in league history. He was a three-time Stanley Cup champion in the 1950s, playing alongside Gordie Howe on the famed “Production Line,” and served as team captain for 12 years—second only to Steve Yzerman in franchise history.
Renowned for his skill, sportsmanship, and durability, Delvecchio played 1,550 games, scoring 456 goals and 825 assists for a total of 1,281 points. He was a 13-time All-Star and three-time recipient of the Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly conduct and skill. After retiring as a player, he also served as Detroit’s head coach and general manager, further cementing his legacy with the organization.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977, Delvecchio was later honored as one of the 100 greatest players in NHL history. His No. 10 jersey hangs in the rafters of Detroit’s arena, a testament to his enduring impact on the franchise and the sport.
The Red Wings and the hockey world mourn the loss of a true icon whose humility, leadership, and excellence defined generations of Detroit hockey.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/sports/hockey/alex-delvecchio-dead.html
https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news/detroit-red-wings-legend-and-hockey-hall-of-famer-alex-delvecchio-dies-at-93
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