Former Miami Hockey Coach Bill Davidge Passes Away
Former Miami Hockey head coach Bill Davidge passed away this week. He was 72 years old. Davidge, the second varsity head coach for the Red and White and one ...
miamiredhawks.comHere’s the latest on Bill Davidge:
- Multiple outlets reported his death in May 2026. A widely cited source confirms he died at age 72 and was a longtime Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster, affectionately remembered as “Dapper”.[2][3][8]
- Tributes poured in from the hockey community, including the Blue Jackets’ official accounts and colleagues, highlighting his impact as a broadcaster and ambassador for the team.[8][2]
- Beyond hockey, Davidge was a notable figure in Ohio hockey circles and had previously contributed to the Miami hockey program; obituaries and memorials have referenced his broader legacy in the sport.[6][10]
If you’d like, I can pull together a quick timeline of his broadcasting career with key milestones and a short synthesis of the tributes from various outlets.