Hockey Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio, who won three Stanley Cup championships with the Detroit Red Wings in the 1950s, has passed away at the age of 93.
The Detroit Red Wings released a statement through Alex Delvecchio’s family on Tuesday afternoon, announcing that he passed away with his family at his side. The hockey icon is survived by his wife, Judy, five children, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
After starring for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey Association, he turned pro for the Detroit Red Wings in 1951-52. Delvecchio was a member of the legendary “Production Line” with fellow Hockey Hall of Famers Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay, replacing Sid Abel’s spot when he left for the Detroit Red Wings.
Alex Delvecchio helped the Red Wings to Stanley Cup championships in 1952, 1954 and 1955. The latter marked Detroit’s final championship for 42 years, with the franchise finally ending the drought with a Stanley Cup victory in 1997.
A statement from the family of Red Wings legend, Alex Delvecchio: pic.twitter.com/a6Jve3aQ3r
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 1, 2025
A model of longevity, Delvecchio spent his entire 24-year career with the Red Wings (1950-51 to 1973-74), retiring after his age-41 season. He retired with 456 goals and 1,281 points in 1,550 NHL games.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Red Wings organization, family and friends of Alex Delvecchio during this difficult time.
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Alex Delvecchio Is Third All-Time In Points Among Red Wings
In the Red Wings’ rich and long history of Hockey Hall of Famers, only two players recorded more points with the organization than Delvecchio: The aforementioned Gordie Howe (1,809 points) and Steve Yzerman (1,755).
Delvecchio’s 456 goals are the third-most in franchise history as well, behind only Howe (786) and Yzerman (692). Howe and Nicklas Lidstrom are also the only Red Wings who suited up for more games with the organization than Delvecchio (1,550).
