Tributes pour in for former Columbus Blue Jackets analyst Bill Davidge, dead at 72
Bill Davidge, a former Columbus Blue Jackets radio and TV color analyst, and Ohio hockey icon, has died at the age of 72.
awfulannouncing.comI can share the latest widely reported news: Bill Davidge, longtime Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster and former scout, has died at age 72 in May 2026. The passing was reported by multiple outlets and confirmed by the Blue Jackets on social media, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans. Davidge was a prominent figure in Ohio hockey, known for his decades of service to the organization and his engaging broadcast style.
Key sources reporting the news include:
- Awful Announcing and The Hockey Writers, which covered tributes and biographical details about his tenure with the Blue Jackets [Awful Announcing].[8]
- The New York Post and The New York Times’ Athletic obituaries highlighting his impact as a broadcaster and scout and noting his status as a central figure in Ohio hockey.[5][6]
- Local coverage and archived videos noting his retirement in 2019 and his long association with CBJ broadcasts.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can gather the most recent, specific tributes or provide a brief biographical timeline of his career with the Blue Jackets, including notable moments he covered on air.