Ed Snider
Edward Malcolm Snider[1] (January 6, 1933 – April 11, 2016), known as Ed Snider, was an American sportsperson. He was the chairman of Comcast Spectacor, a Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment company. He formerly owned the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
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 Ed Snider in May 2014 | |
| Born | Edward Malcolm Snider January 6, 1933 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 2016 (aged 83) Montecito, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Bladder cancer |
| Education | B.A. University of Maryland |
| Occupation | Chairman, Comcast Spectacor |
| Spouse(s) | Myrna Gordon (divorced) Martha McGeary (divorced) Christine Decroix (divorced) Lin Spivak (2013–his death) |
| Children | 4 with Myrna Snider 2 with McGeary |
Snider died in Montecito, California from bladder cancer on April 11, 2016, aged 83.[2]
Ed Snider Media
Ed Snider smiles alongside the Stanley Cup after the Flyers won the league's title in 1974
Snider's grave at West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Ed Snider's statue is unveiled at the Wells Fargo Center
References
- ↑ Profile, Philly.com; accessed April 11, 2016.
- ↑ Panaccio, Tim (April 11, 2016). Flyers Founder, Owner Ed Snider Dies. NBC10.com. http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/Ed-Snider-Flyers-Chairman-Death-375236291.html. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
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