Ed Snider

Ed Snider was an influential American businessman and sports executive best known as the founder and former owner of the Philadelphia Flyers, a professional ice hockey team in the NHL. He played a significant role in shaping the team's identity and the growth of hockey in the United States. Snider was also instrumental in the development of the Wells Fargo Center, the Flyers’ home arena. His legacy includes a commitment to sports philanthropy and community initiatives, particularly through the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, which aims to provide underserved youth with opportunities in hockey and education.