Legendary Red Wings Star Alex Delvecchio Passes Away at 93: The Untold Legacy Revealed
during the ceremony before a NHL game at Joe Louis Arena
on Oct. 16, 2008 in Detroit. Getty Images
After retiring 11 games into the 1973-74 season, Delvecchio would go on to coach and serve as general manager of the franchise at various points through the 1976-77 season.
“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,” Red Wings co-owner Marian Ilitch said in a statement.
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