Ed Snider, a co-founder of the Philadelphia Flyers franchise who previously served as an owner to the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, has died. He was 83.
Snider's children released a statement Monday via the Flyers' official website:
Our Dad was loved and admired for his big heart, generosity of spirit and dedication to his family. Despite his considerable business achievements and public profile, he was first and foremost a family man. He never missed a birthday, important family event or the opportunity to offer encouragement. We turned first to him for advice in our personal and professional lives. We grew up tagging behind him in arenas, stadiums and locker rooms; and his players, management and team personnel were our extended family. He treated his employees with respect regardless of rank or position, and the man they called “Mr. Snider” always would have preferred simply to be called “Ed.”
An entrepreneur who made his early mark with a record company, Snider had been a mainstay on the Philadelphia sports scene for decades. He was a minority owner of the Philadelphia Eagles ...
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Ed Snider, Philadelphia Flyers Founder, Dies at 83
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