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Eagles, 76ers, Phillies Comment On Ed Snider's Passing

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia sports world is dealing with the loss of Ed Snider on Monday.

The Philadelphia Eagles released a statement on the sad news.

"Ed was a true visionary and a pioneer who did tremendous things for our city and for the sport of hockey," Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie said. "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.

"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."

The Philadelphia 76ers also released a statement on behalf of managing general partner Joshua Harris:

"It is with a great deal of sadness that we mourn the loss of one of Philadelphia's greatest ambassadors and humanitarians, Ed Snider.

"Ed continually poured his heart into making a difference in the lives of those around him and he stopped at nothing to make the city of Philadelphia a better place for everyone. He leaves behind a legacy of civic pride, charitable acts and philanthropy that is truly unmatched.

"Ed's impact on the sporting landscape needs no words. His vision, drive and relentless pursuit of excellence brought multiple championships - as well as appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals and NBA Finals - to the city and its fans.

"On behalf of the Sixers and Devils, we send our thoughts and prayers to the entire Snider family during this difficult time."

Also, the Phillies will honor Snider with a moment of silence during Monday's home opener.

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