Mr. Flyer Ed Snider Remembered by Many!
Yesterday, the city of Philadelphia and the sports world loss a great owner in Ed Snider. It was the Chairman and Owner of the Philadelphia Flyers for nearly 50 years (since 1967) and will be missed my many.
Here are some Audio from interviews from former Hockey players and others, all courtesy of 97.5 the Fanatic:
Monday interviews:
Current Flyers and legend, Ron Hextall:
Steve Coates:
Chris Therien:
The Great One, Wayne Gretzky:
Today's Interviews:
Danny Briere:
Barry Melrose:
Kimmo Timonen's Interview:
Here are some tweets from former and current Flyers as well as other sports teams including the other three Philadelphia teams.
The Current Captain of the Flyers Claude Giroux:
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
Flyers' Forward, Wayne Simmonds:
First off I want to send my condolences to the Snider family. It's been a pleasure being able to put on the flyers uniform and play for
— Wayne Simmonds (@Simmonds17) April 11, 2016
Another current Flyer, Brayden Schenn:
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
Pierre-Bellemare:
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
R.J Umberger:
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
Sam Gagner:
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
Former Flyer and current Pittsburgh Penguins Assistant Coach, Rick Tocchet:
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
Another former Flyer and current Toronto Maple Leaf Forward, JVR (Jame Van Riemsdyk:
RIP mr snider, was a privilege to play for you
— James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) April 11, 2016
Another former Flyer, Danny Briere:
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
Current Flyer defenseman, Michael Del Zotto:
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
Former Flyer enforcerand current Boston Bruins player, Zac Rinaldo:
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
Former Flyer and Current Flyers Assistant Coach Lappy:
Sad news this morning! R.I.P Mr. Snider ! #greatman #greatowner
— Lappy (@dooda1414) April 11, 2016
Martin Biron:
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
Riley Cote:
Thank you for bringing hockey to Philadelphia & for the opportunity to rock the orange & black. You will be missed pic.twitter.com/tjK8lQD9st
— RILEY COTE (@rileecoyote) April 11, 2016
Lauren Hart:
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.
Lauren Hart Facetimed Ed Snider during God Bless America last Saturday against the Penguins
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Statement tweeted by NHL Public Relations:
Commissioner Bettman statement on the passing of Ed Snider: pic.twitter.com/0NNnLk8CV3
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 11, 2016
Commissioner Bettman statement on the passing of Ed Snider: pic.twitter.com/0NNnLk8CV3
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 11, 2016
Tweet from the Philadelphia Phillies:
We are saddened by the passing of Ed Snider, one of the most respected & legendary men in Philadelphia sports.
— Phillies (@Phillies) April 11, 2016
Tweet from the Philadelphia Eagles:
Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie: "Ed was a true visionary and a pioneer who did tremendous things for our city and for the sport of hockey."
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 11, 2016
Tweet from the Philadelphia 76ers:
It is with a great deal of sadness that we mourn the loss of one of Philadelphia's greatest ambassadors and humanitarians, Ed Snider.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) April 11, 2016
Sixers insider, Jessica Camerato:
From Sixers statement on passing of Ed Snider: "Ed's impact on the sporting landscape needs no words."-Managing General Partner Josh Harris
— Jessica Camerato (@JCameratoCSN) April 11, 2016
NCAA Basketball National Champion and Villanova Head Coach, Jay Wright:
Villanova prayers go out to Snider family. Phila loses a visionary legend and pillar of our city !
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) April 11, 2016
Rob Ellis of 97.5 the Fanatic:
Ed Snider's vision enabled me to do what I'm doing. Much gratitude and appreciation. #ThanksEdSnider RIP
— Rob Ellis (@rellistcn) April 11, 2016
Howard Eskin:
Will never forget this man. Ed Snider was a SPECIAL man. #loveyaED @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/s5bqurC1Gn
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) April 12, 2016
Former Flyer, JR (Jeremy Roenick:
I wish I could give Ed Snider another hug! Thank You for the honor of allowing me to put a @NHLFlyers jersey on. You will be missed! RIP
— Jeremy Roenick (@Jeremy_Roenick) April 12, 2016
CSN Flyers insider, Tim Panaccio:
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
You could add up every owner of every other Philadelphia franchise in history and they wouldn't come close to Ed Snider.
— FGSB (@FlyGoalScoredBy) April 11, 2016
Kevin Negandhi:
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
Kevin Cooney:
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
Former Philadelphia 76ers' General Manager, Billy King:
"Ed Snider was a remarkable man and one of the best owners in pro sports. He was a dear friend to myself and (cont) https://t.co/UfDgNwybMW
— Billy King (@bkdefend) April 11, 2016
Tweets from Several NHL Teams:
The #CBJ extend our thoughts and condolences to the @NHLFlyers & the Snider family today.
— NHL Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) April 11, 2016
Our deepest condolences to our friends with the @NHLFlyers organization on the loss of their founder, Ed Snider.
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) April 11, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Snider family and the @NHLFlyers organization. https://t.co/dzZvv6dPrP
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) April 11, 2016
We send our condolences to the @NHLFlyers organization on the loss of their founder, Ed Snider.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 11, 2016
We would like to send our condolences to the @NHLFlyers on the loss of owner Ed Snider. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Snider family.
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) 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
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Philadelphia Flyers Chairman and Founder Mr. Ed Snider. Our thoughts are with the @NHLFlyers.
— #RockTheRed (@washcaps) April 11, 2016
Brain Seltzer:
Broad Street side of Wells Fargo Center. pic.twitter.com/7QsAlvXCqH
— Brian Seltzer (@brianseltzer) April 11, 2016
A peek into what it was like to cover #Flyers chairman Ed Snider: https://t.co/BOjsILbo9P #TSN pic.twitter.com/vZN6a8lfzE
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 11, 2016
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Statement Regarding The Passing Of Ed Snider pic.twitter.com/ltDP3gLaDR
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2016
RIP Ed Snider, greatest owner in sports history.
— Peter Laviolette (@fakelavy) 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
Sad news from @NHLFlyers on passing of chairman Ed Snider. He lobbied @NHL & mortgaged his home to help bring team to Philly #DedicatedOwner
— Amy Fadool Kane (@amyfadoolCSN) April 11, 2016
No one had a larger impact on Philadelphia sports scene in last Hal century. RIP Ed Snider.
— Glen Macnow (@RealGlenMacnow) April 11, 2016
Statement from Phillies' Chairman, David Montgomery:
#Phillies Chairman David Montgomery discussing the legacy of Ed Snider. pic.twitter.com/S3Zv67kg7F
— Phillies (@Phillies) April 11, 2016
Former WWE Wrestler and Current UFC fighter, CM Punk:
Ed Snider. Rest in power. @NHLFlyers pic.twitter.com/zFrP1aWjNJ
— Coach (@CMPunk) April 11, 2016
CSN Philadelphia tweet:
The most commonly used words describing Ed Snider on social media. #ThanksEdSnider
— Comcast SportsNet (@CSNPhilly) April 11, 2016
More: https://t.co/XVSvCHq0sC pic.twitter.com/YBH8E2oEkV
#ThanksEdSnider
— Comcast SportsNet (@CSNPhilly) April 11, 2016
Bobby Clarke & Ed Snider pic.twitter.com/q5n2tdG9fS
.@NHLFlyers owner Ed Snider passes away at the age of 83: https://t.co/9ywxiBUwmR pic.twitter.com/ngx3LS2ktU
— NHL (@NHL) 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
Jake Voracek on Ed Snider: "This playoff run is dedicated to him." #Flyers #WinForEd pic.twitter.com/IEbyV7XWnl
— John Clark CSN (@JClarkCSN) April 12, 2016
