Jim Devellano
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James Devellano (born January 18, 1943) is a Canadian sports executive. He currently serves as the senior vice-president & alternate governor of the Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League (NHL) team and vice-president of the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball (MLB) team.[1] He is also part owner and alternate governor of the Saginaw Spirit.
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Jim Devellano | |
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Born | (1943-01-18) January 18, 1943 (age 81) |
Occupation(s) | Senior Vice President of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, part-owner Saginaw Spirit |
Awards | Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (2006) Hockey Hall of Fame (2010) |
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During Devellano's time with the Red Wings, he played a large role in building the teams that eventually won two consecutive Stanley Cup Championships, including bringing the Russian Five together, three of whom he persuaded to defect from Russia in order to play for the Wings.