Hard to believe this all time great is still available, but we are mildly pleased that he is. So, the Jacksonville Methgators are not particularly unhappy to select center Alex Delvecchio!
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Alexander Peter "
Fats"
Delvecchio (born December 4, 1931) is a Canadian former professional
ice hockey player,
coach, and
general manager who spent his entire
National Hockey League (NHL) career with the
Detroit Red Wings. In a playing career that lasted 24 seasons, Delvecchio played in 1,549 games, recording 1,281 points. At the time of his retirement, he was second in NHL history in games played, assists and points. He won the
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct three times, and helped the Red Wings win the
Stanley Cup three times.
Delvecchio's 1,549 games with the Red Wings is one of only three to play at least 1,500 games with one team (the other two,
Steve Yzerman and
Nicklas Lidström, also played for the Red Wings). Immediately after retiring in 1973, Delvecchio was named head coach of the team and was also named the team's general manager in 1974, serving in both roles until 1977. Delvecchio was inducted into the
Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977, and in 2017 was named one of the "
100 Greatest NHL Players" in history.
Can we now get back to selecting stuff other than stupid hockey players?
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