Atlanta Braves icon Paul Snyder, known for his extensive contributions as a former minor league player, scout, and executive, passed away at the age of 88. Snyder played a pivotal role in shaping the “Team of the 90s,” guiding the Braves to 14 consecutive division titles and securing a World Series championship in 1995.
Having dedicated his entire 50-year career to the Braves, Snyder’s journey with the organization began in 1958 as a player for their minor league affiliate teams. Transitioning into managerial and scouting roles in 1963, he ascended to the front office in 1973, where he remained until his retirement in 2007. Recognizing his significant contributions, Snyder received inductions into both the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame and the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame.
The Braves released a statement in tribute to Snyder, acknowledging his multifaceted career and lasting impact on the organization:
“Paul Snyder was a true baseball man. In a career that spanned 50 years, all with the Braves, Paul held just about every role there is in the game. Player. Manager. Executive. But it was his talent to find, identify and develop baseball talent that made him so special, and he used that ability to help turn the Braves into a perennial powerhouse over such an illustrious career.”
“He helped develop Dale Murphy. He scouted Tom Glavine. He recommended Chipper Jones. The list of his accomplishments goes on and on. But it’s not just his baseball acumen that is missed today. Paul had a vibrant personality and generous nature that were second to none. It is with a heavy heart that we send our condolences to his wife, Petie, two children, and numerous loving grandchildren.”
Paul Snyder’s legacy extends beyond statistics, encompassing the profound impact he had on the Braves’ success and the countless lives he touched within the baseball community.
The Atlanta Braves mourn the passing of Braves Hall of Famer Paul Snyder: pic.twitter.com/OlJdohWl9H
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 1, 2023
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