April 11, 2016
Ed Snider was a larger-than-life figure in Philadelphia sports, someone who had a major impact on almost all of us who have lived here in one way or another. His death has sparked an outpouring of support from people all over the spectrum (pun intended). The Flyers put together a great tribute video that comes highly recommend:
A lot of people and organizations are chiming in on Snider's passing on Twitter. Here are just a few of them:
#Eagles are saddened by the loss of Ed Snider, a Philadelphia sports icon: https://t.co/vrNR73K1I2 pic.twitter.com/ubmNTEfv40
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 11, 2016
We send our thoughts and prayers to the entire Snider family during this difficult time » https://t.co/ZVINFK1Bv3
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) April 11, 2016
We are saddened by the passing of Ed Snider, one of the most respected & legendary men in Philadelphia sports.
— Phillies (@Phillies) April 11, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers are with his family and the entire Flyers organization.
— Phillies (@Phillies) April 11, 2016
Villanova prayers go out to Snider family. Phila loses a visionary legend and pillar of our city !
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) April 11, 2016
On behalf of Mario Lemieux and the entire Penguins organization, our condolences to the Flyers on the loss of their founder, Ed Snider.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 11, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. Snider. The best owner in all of sports. Truly amazing person. Thank you for… https://t.co/n5Nezslqb4
— Michael Del Zotto (@MichaelDelZotto) April 11, 2016
It's been a honor and privilege to be part of the amazing organization you built. We will never forget the impact you made Mr. Snider! RIP
— Jakub Voracek (@jachobe) April 11, 2016
A man as great as mr Snider. You will always be remembered may you RIP
— Wayne Simmonds (@Simmonds17) April 11, 2016
I feel privileged to have known such a great leader. Rest in peace Mr. Snider, you will be missed.https://t.co/i4lk3BShW8
— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) April 11, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. Snider. It's been a honor to play for the best owner in sports. You will be missed.
— Brayden Schenn (@Bschenn_10) April 11, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. Snider. It was an honor to get to know you. The legacy you have created here in Philadelphia will live on forever. #RIP
— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) April 11, 2016
it was a privilege to play for the best owner in sports! your passion for hockey was contagious, RIP Mr. Snider #FlyGuys
— Brandon Manning (@mandog1990) April 11, 2016
Didn't take long to realize what an impact a great man can have for his City! It was an honour to have played for you! RIP Mr SNIDER
— Pierre-E Bellemare (@bellsy78) April 11, 2016
It was an honor to play for & have known such amazing person & owner. It's truly a sad day but your legacy will be celebrated RIP Mr. Snider
— RJ Umberger (@Umby18) April 11, 2016
Extending my thoughts & prayers to Mr. Sniders family and friends, you will be greatly missed by the city of Philadelphia. #ThanksMrSnider
— Shayne Gostisbehere (@s_ghost14) April 11, 2016
My heart sinks this morning and goes out to the entire Snider family, most of whom I know very, very well (some since childhood), on their
— John Middleton (@johnmiddleton) April 11, 2016
My heart hurts today for a friend who gave Philly a gift that will always be on and off the ice for a better tomorrow. R.I.P. Ed @NHLFlyers
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) April 11, 2016
I have been covering sports for 40-plus years and never met an owner with Ed Snider's passion. He will be missed, but his legacy will live.
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider invested in making a difference in the lives of children through his foundation. That is his greatest legacy.
— Tim Panaccio (@tpanotchCSN) April 11, 2016
In 1982 Ed Snider could not get Canada Cup scores. So he created a sports show PRISM Extra, my first break in TV. @BOBonTCN #THANKSMRSNIDER
— Marc Zumoff (@marczumoff) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider was the greatest owner in Philadelphia sports history. No one ever questioned his passion to win. RIP.
— Kevin Negandhi (@KNegandhiESPN) April 11, 2016
As patriarch of the Philadelphia Flyer family, Mr. Snider personified the franchise: fiery, intense, powerful and successful. True original.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider was maybe best owner in Phila sports. Would do anything for his #Flyers team and players. #RIP Ed. @FOX29philly
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) April 11, 2016
As it turns out Ed Snider's last team picture. The #Flyers came to his home in CA over New Years. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/3q12LAjccn
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) April 11, 2016
Rest in peace Ed Snider. You were a leader in the sports world & great competitor. #Respect #Philadelphia #Flyers #76ers
— Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider was a pioneer and a visionary. His passing is a great loss for hockey. Our condolences to the Flyers family.
— Geoff Molson (@GMolsonCHC) April 11, 2016
Very sad news this morning with the passing of Mr. Snider. He was a fantastic owner and always great with the players and their families.
— Martin Biron (@martybiron43) April 11, 2016
It was an honor playing for you Mr Snider. Your players all love you and you will be missed greatly around the WFC. #bestownerinsports
— Danny Briere (@DannyBriere48) April 11, 2016
Rest in Peace Mr Snider #classact
— Arron Asham (@TheRealAsham45) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider, RIP ... covered him for years. It was impossible to not like him, and not love his human spirit. https://t.co/VgmSbTPKRE
— Rob Parent (@ReluctantSE) April 11, 2016
Bettman: "Snider was an unmistakable presence and an unforgettable personality."
— wayne fish (@waynefish1) April 11, 2016
You’ll see some great Snider stories, but he wanted @SniderHockey to be his legacy. Said “That’s the only thing I’ve ever put my name on.”
— Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) April 11, 2016
The Cup is a symbol of achievement. Mr. Snider was soul of @NHLFlyers & embodied spirit that will never die #RIP pic.twitter.com/ff9z6p1Ek6
— Craig Button (@CraigJButton) April 11, 2016
He was, is, and always will be the Philadelphia Flyers. RIP Ed Snider, a true Philadelphia icon and a man who so many owe so much to.
— Jim Jackson (@JimJPhilly) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider, good or bad -- and it was far more of the former-- was a titan in Philadelphia sports. RIP.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) April 11, 2016
A sad, sad day for the city of Philadelphia. Ed Snider did so much for this city, and not just in a hockey sense. https://t.co/l012HWGYGt
— Jeff Neiburg (@Jeff_Neiburg) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider was a force in Philadelphia pro sports. https://t.co/ZLddSGq3lC
— Dana O'Neil (@ESPNDanaOneil) April 11, 2016
Flyers president Paul Holmgren said Ed Snider always thought of the fans first.
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider and Keith Allen, ca. 1970 #Flyers pic.twitter.com/WTarOje8yS
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) April 11, 2016
Not only did Ed Snider bring the @NHLFlyers, he left a legacy and blueprint on our sports culture that will reverberate forever in Philly
— Chris Therien (@ctherien6) April 11, 2016
Keith Jones telling a story about how in 1999 after a bad penalty call, Ed Snider came in and said “say what you want, I’ll pay the fine."
— Broad Street Hockey (@BroadStHockey) April 11, 2016
No rankings today. Rest in peace Mr. Snider, the original Number 1. #DoItForEd pic.twitter.com/Kfc9q0bs8I
— joe м (@dr_pizza_MD) April 11, 2016
"Mr Snider is the one owner I played for that was at almost every game, home or away" -- Danny Briere
— Sarah Baicker (@sbaickerTCN) April 11, 2016
#ThanksEdSnider
— Comcast SportsNet (@CSNPhilly) April 11, 2016
Bobby Clarke & Ed Snider pic.twitter.com/q5n2tdG9fS
R.I.P Mr. Snider - you were a great influence in my career and the best owner I ever had . 🙏Sad day in Flyer Nation
— Rick Tocchet (@RealRocket22) April 11, 2016
Honored to of played for a man so dedicated to his city and to his sport teams. Hero's get remembered but legends never die. RIP MR.SNIDER
— Zac Rinaldo (@RinaldoZac) April 11, 2016
RIP mr snider, was a privilege to play for you
— James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) April 11, 2016
Sad news this morning! R.I.P Mr. Snider ! #greatman #greatowner
— Lappy (@dooda1414) April 11, 2016
Rest in Peace Mr. Snider. Sad day for Philly and the hockey world. You will be missed!
— Scott Hartnell (@Hartsy43) April 11, 2016
It was an honor to play for Mr. Snider. Sad to hear of his passing. The hockey world will not be the same.
— jody shelley (@shelleyhawk45) April 11, 2016
Rest In Peace Mr.Snider. #Flyers
So many great Ed Snider stories and memories. He was fascinating and fiery to cover, but above all, a decent man. #Flyers won't be the same.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider gave us hockey.
— Lauren Hart (@LaurenHartMusic) April 11, 2016
Gene Hart taught us hockey.
So with great love I say to Ed, my friend & my family.
Good Nite, Good Hockey.
RIP, Ed Snider, the best owner in Philadelphia sports history.
— Angelo Cataldi (@AngeloCataldi) April 11, 2016
Hexy, Hart, Jonesy, @GovEdRendell, @nufced, & @AngeloCataldi react to Snider's passing: https://t.co/trCI1D2HDc pic.twitter.com/a2frmVomrx
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) April 11, 2016
Comcast SportsNet doesn't exist without the vision of Ed Snider. Thank you, Sir, for giving rise to many careers outside of the hockey world
— Leslie Gudel (@lesliegudel) April 11, 2016
Ed Snider built a winning franchise, a sports complex, two cable networks and the biggest sports radio station in America. Hell of a legacy
— Kevin Cooney (@KevinCooney) April 11, 2016
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