Alex Delvecchio
Inducted:
1977
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born
December 4, 1931
Fort William, Ontario, Canada
Died
July 1, 2025
Rochester, Michigan, U.S.
Position:
Centre
Left Wing
College:
NA
Alex Delvecchio, born December 4, 1931, in Fort William, Ontario, was a model of consistency and loyalty during his 24-year NHL career, all with the Detroit Red Wings. A skilled center known for his playmaking, vision, and leadership, he became a cornerstone of the Red Wings dynasty of the 1950s alongside Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. Delvecchio recorded over 1,200 career points, making him one of the most productive players of his era.
He helped Detroit capture three Stanley Cup championships and was recognized for his sportsmanship and excellence on the ice with multiple Lady Byng Memorial Trophies. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and management, further contributing to the franchise he represented with dedication.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977, Delvecchio is remembered as one of the NHL’s most dependable and respected players, embodying skill, loyalty, and leadership throughout his career.
Delvecchio's Awards and Records
- 3× Stanley Cup Champion
- 3× Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner
- 2× NHL All-Star Second Team
- Named a Second Team All-Star in 1953 (centre) and 1959 (left wing)
- Detroit Red Wings jersey No. 10 retired
NHL Records
- One of the few players with over 1,500 NHL games at retirement
- Among league leaders in career assists and points during his era
- Key member of Detroit’s famed “Production Line” with Howe and Lindsay
- Served as team captain for 12 years, a mark surpassed only by Steve Yzerman
NHL Teams:
Detroit Red Wings (1950-1974)
Number Worn:
10
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
24 (1950-1974)
Games Played:
1,550
Goals:
456
Assists:
825
Points:
1,281
Penalty Minutes:
383
Playoff Games:
121
Goals:
35
Assists:
69
Points:
104
Stanley Cups:
3 (1952, 1954, 1955)
