Snider was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He was a passionate fan of the game and played in high school and college. After college, he went into the business world and eventually became the president of the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 1966, Snider was approached by the NHL to help bring a team to Philadelphia. He accepted the challenge and founded the Flyers in 1967. The team quickly became a success and won the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975. Snider was also instrumental in the development of the Spectrum, the Flyers' home arena.
Snider was a major advocate for the NHL in the United States. He was a driving force behind the league's expansion into the Sun Belt and was a key figure in the development of the NHL's television contracts. He was also a major supporter of the NHL Players' Association and helped to ensure that players received fair wages and benefits.
Snider was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 and was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy for his contributions to hockey in the United States in 1990. He was also a recipient of the NHL's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.
Snider's legacy will live on in the NHL and in the city of Philadelphia. He was a passionate fan of the game and an advocate for the league. He was a major figure in the development of the NHL in the United States and will be remembered as one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport.
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