Hockey Legend Alex Delvecchio, a Detroit Red Wings Icon, Passes Away at 93

Published on: Jul 02, 2025 03:55 am IST

DETROIT — Alex Delvecchio, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Detroit Red Wings in the 1950s, has passed away at the age of 93.

According to a Red Wings spokesperson, Delvecchio died at his home in Rochester, Michigan. While the immediate cause of death was not available, his family stated that Delvecchio passed peacefully on Tuesday surrounded by loved ones.

“Alex was more than a hockey icon. He was a devoted husband, loving father, great-grandfather, cherished friend, and respected teammate to so many,” said the family. “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 known achievements.”

Delvecchio spent his entire NHL career with the Red Wings from 1951 to 1973, amassing 1,325 points in 1,671 regular-season and playoff games. Playing alongside “Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe, he was part of the championship teams in 1952, ’54, and ’55. He was a three-time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct and was a two-time All-Star.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977, Delvecchio was later named one of the 100 greatest players in league history. During the ’70s, he also had multiple roles as Detroit’s general manager, head coach, or both.

Delvecchio ranks third in franchise history for games played, behind Howe and Nicklas Lidstrom. His No. 10 is retired and hangs from the rafters, commemorating his significant contributions to the organization.

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