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.
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Bill Davidge, a former Columbus Blue Jackets radio and TV color analyst, and Ohio hockey icon, has died at the age of 72.
awfulannouncing.comLongtime Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster and former CBJ scout Bill Davidge announced today that he will retire at the end of the season to spend more time with family and friends.
www.jacketscannon.comRIP Bill Davidge, Mr. Blue Jacket
www.thedisrespected.comCredit: Columbus Blue Jackets
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