Seth Vigdor
With the sad news today of Ed Snider’s passing, reaction is starting to pour in from every which way. Jeffrey Lurie and the Philadelphia Eagles released the following statement just moments ago.
Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie offered his thoughts on Snider’s impact in Philadelphia.
“Ed was a true visionary and a pioneer who did tremendous things for our city and for the sport of hockey. He was driven by a relentless pursuit of winning and his passion for the sport was genuine. That’s one of the reasons I think he was so loved and respected by the fans of our city and by his players and staff. They knew he cared just as much as they did,” Lurie said.
“Under Ed’s guidance, the Flyers became one of the most consistently successful franchises in the NHL, and he used his leadership to help foster a classy organization across the board. But perhaps more than anything, I think the legacy that Ed will leave behind is his commitment to helping young people in our city succeed in life through his youth hockey foundation. Our thoughts are with his family and the entire Flyers organization during this difficult time.”
Snider will be missed and I’m sure all throughout the day, you’ll see how much of an impact that he’s had on many people’s lives.