Dick Snyder was a professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 12 seasons. He was born on October 30, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, and attended Davidson College in North Carolina. Snyder was a standout player in college, leading his team to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament in 1964.
After college, Snyder was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks in the second round of the 1966 NBA draft. He played for the Hawks for two seasons before being traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in 1968. Snyder played for the SuperSonics for three seasons, where he was a key player on the team and helped lead them to the playoffs in 1971.
In 1971, Snyder was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he played for four seasons. He was a starter on the team and helped lead them to the playoffs in 1976. Snyder was known for his shooting ability and was a reliable scorer for the Suns.
After his time with the Suns, Snyder played for the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons before finishing his career with the Utah Jazz in 1979. Snyder was a versatile player who could play both guard positions and was known for his defense as well as his scoring.
Throughout his career, Snyder was a respected player and was known for his work ethic and dedication to the game. He was a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1973. Snyder finished his career with 10,057 points, 2,347 rebounds, and 1,831 assists.
After retiring from basketball, Snyder went on to become a successful businessman and entrepreneur. He founded a company that provided financial services to professional athletes and was also involved in real estate development.
In 2011, Snyder was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away on July 29, 2011, at the age of 66. He was remembered by his former teammates and colleagues as a dedicated and hardworking player who made a significant impact on the game of basketball.
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