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Alex Delvecchio


 

Alex Peter Delvecchio, born December 4, 1931 in Fort William, Ontario is a former ice hockey player and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Achievements and Facts

  • Won three Stanley Cups with Detroit, in 1952, 1954 and 1955.
  • Delvecchio did not learn to skate until he was twelve years old, a remarkably late age for a NHL player, never mind a star.
  • Named a Second Team All-Star in 1953 (at center) and 1959 (at left wing).
  • Played in thirteen All-Star games.
  • Served as team captain for twelve years, a mark surpassed only in Wings' history by Steve Yzerman.
  • Remains 8th all time in games played and 27th in points scored.