Alex Delvecchio, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Detroit Red Wings legend who spent his entire 24-year NHL career with the franchise, has died. He was 93.

The Delvecchio family released this statement through the Red Wings:

“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Alex Delvecchio, who left us peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 93 years old.

“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. 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.”

A smooth center who played with the Red Wings from 1950-51 to 1973-74, Delvecchio ranks third on the franchise’s all-time list for games (1,554), goals (456) and points (1,281) and fourth in assists (875).

He was an integral part of the Red Wings’ Cup-championship teams in 1952, 1954 and 1955.

He won the Lady Byng Trophy, awarded to the player who exhibits the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability, three times (1959, 1966, 1969).

Delvecchio was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Game in 1977.

“I am honored to have known our dear friend and Red Wings legend, Alex Delvecchio,” Red Wings owner Marian Ilitch said in a statement. “Alex was a cherished part of the Red Wings family, and I’m grateful for the years my husband Mike and I shared with him, as well as the remarkable legacy he leaves behind — both in the rafters of the arena and in the hearts of Red Wings fans everywhere. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Delvecchio family during this time of loss.”

“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,” Red Wings governor and CEO, Chris Ilitch, said in a statement. “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. 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.”

Nicknamed “Fats,” Delvecchio also served as the team’s head coach for parts of four seasons from 1973-74 to 1976-77 and the club’s general manager from 1974-75 to 1976-77.

The Red Wings retired Delvecchio’s No. 10 jersey in 1991. It hangs in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena along with Nos. 1 (Terry Sawchuk), 4 (Red Kelly), 5 (Nicklas Lidstrom), 7 (Ted Lindsay), 9 (Gordie Howe), 12 (Sid Abel), and 19 (Steve Yzerman).

Delvecchio is survived by his wife Judy and their five children, 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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