DETROIT – Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Bill Gadsby, who played more than 1,200 NHL games, has died.
He was 88.
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The Red Wings announced Gadsby's passing in a statement Thursday:
"The Detroit Red Wings are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Gadsby, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 88. The Red Wings organization would like to offer its deepest sympathies to the Gadsby family during this difficult time."
Gadsby began his NHL career in 1946 with the Chicago Blackhawks. He spent about 9 seasons with the Blackhawks before joining the New York Rangers during the 1954-55 season. In 1961, Gadsby came to Detroit where he would finish his playing career in 1966. He later coached the Red Wings in 1968-69.
Gadsby appeared in 1,248 NHL games. He scored 130 goals and 438 assists for 568 career points. In 323 games with the Red Wings, he notched 112 points and 478 penalty minutes.
Gadsby was a three-time first-team all-star. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1970.