Topic: Ed Snider
Quotes
This has been one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make
Philadelphia sports arena to be torn down Jul 15, 2008
In this year of transition for the Flyers, I think Paul has moved quickly and decisively to better our team on the ice and position us for the future
Flyers GM Holmgren signs on for two years Mar 14, 2007
We have been approached by multiple parties interested in purchasing the Philadelphia 76ers, particularly in the wake of recent speculation
Will Smith looking to invest in 76ers Oct 26, 2006
He did a terrific job with the team, and helped restore the 76ers as one of the best organizations in basketball, and 76ers fans everywhere owe him a debt of gratitude
In Sports from United Press International May 26, 2003
He did a terrific job with the team, and helped restore the 76ers as one of the best organizations in basketball, and 76ers fans everywhere owe him a debt of gratitude
Sixers coach Larry Brown resigns May 26, 2003
Edward M. Snider (born January 6, 1933, Washington, D.C.) is the American Chairman of Comcast Spectacor, a Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment company that owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL, the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, the Wells Fargo Center, the Spectrum, the regional sports network Comcast SportsNet and Global Spectrum, an international facilities management company.
Snider, the son of a successful grocery-store chain owner, attended the University of Maryland and earned his bachelor's degree. He would become a partner in Edge Ltd., a record company. When in financial trouble, Jerry Wolman helped him out.
After selling the company, Snider joined Jerry Wolman (builder) and his brother-in-law Earl Foreman (attorney) to buy the Philadelphia Eagles in 1964. He was given a 7 percent stake in the team, and served as vice president and treasurer.
It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Ed Snider."