Alex Delvecchio
Ice hockey player and coach
Born
December 4th, 1931
93 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a center for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1950 to 1973. Captained the team during his final eight seasons. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979. Served as a coach for the Red Wings and worked in various management roles within the organization. Left a legacy as one of the franchise's all-time greats.
Played 23 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979
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