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.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on Bill Davidge, the longtime Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster and Ohio hockey figure.
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May 19–20, 2026: Multiple outlets reported that Bill Davidge had died at age 72. News platforms including The New York Times, Hockey Writers, 247Sports, The Spun, and official Blue Jackets channels published tributes and obituaries, noting his decades of service as a scout and broadcaster and highlighting his impact on Ohio hockey and CBJ history [sources cited in coverage: NYT, Hockey Writers, 247Sports, The Spun, NHL Blue Jackets site].
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May 20, 2026: The Columbus Blue Jackets and affiliated outlets memorialized Davidge, referencing his role as a pillar in the Ohio hockey community and his decades with the franchise, including his work in radio and TV broadcasting and his earlier scouting work
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May 20, 2026: tributes and social posts from the hockey community and CBJ fans highlighted his signature calls, his nickname “Dapper,” and his lasting impact on the franchise and the broader hockey landscape in Columbus and Ohio
If you’d like, I can pull direct quotes from those obituaries or compile a brief timeline of Davidge’s career highlights and off-ice contributions. I can also provide a short tribute summary suitable for a program or memorial social post.