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In this frustrated, championship-craving town, each Philly pro sports owner makes an effort to give fans a winning product, but voters didn’t hold the lack of recent Stanley Cup championships against Philadelphia Flyers’ chairman Ed Snider — better known as Mr. Snider.
Maybe it’s the fact that since 1966 when he purchased the NHL franchise, Snider , 80, has helped to shape the South Philly pro sports landscape. The visionary behind the gone, but never forgotten Spectrum and, of course, the building now known as the Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., is still seen sitting in the stands night after night keeping a close eye on operations.
The current season has included its share of frustrations between the lockout, which wiped out half of the regular season, and the fact that the Flyers can’t seem to build enough momentum to climb up the Eastern Conference standings.
While a parade down South Broad Street might be a stretch this year, Flyers fans can be sure Snider, who has seen two Stanley Cup championships under his watch, will be ready to do whatever it takes to turn this franchise around in the offseason.
Jeffrey Lurie of the Philadelphia Eagles claimed ownership of second, while Sixers co-owner Will Smith made a cameo in third.
Contact Editor Bill Gelman at bgelman@southphillyreview.com or ext. 121.
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Cuisine
Scannicchio’s Italian Restaurant: Gravy/sauce
Geno’s Steaks: French fries / cheesesteak
PrimoHoagies: Hoagie
Johnny Chang’s: Sushi
Nick’s Old Original Roast Beef: Roast beef sandwich
City Pizza: Pizza toppings
Green Eggs Café: Sunday brunch
Penrose Diner: Waffles
Popi’s Italian Restaurant: Business luncheon/banquet
FrancoLuigi’s Pizzeria: Romantic outing
Ristorante Pesto: Italian restaurant
Cantina Los Cabalitos: Ethnic restaurant (non-Italian)
Noir: New restaurant
Sweet Tooth
Termini Bros.: Cannoli (tie)
Potito’s Bakery: Cannoli (tie) / cupcakes
Italiano’s Water Ice: Water ice
Lerro’s Candy Co.: Candy store
Staying Active
DanceAdelphia: Dance studio
Girard Academic Music Program: Music program
Marconi Plaza: Place to walk your dog
Stickball: Schoolyard/street game
Guerin Recreation Center: Recreation Center
Wake Up Yoga: Place to take a yoga class
Places
East Passyunk Avenue: Neighborhood
Pennsylvania Burial Co.: Funeral home
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School: School
St. Monica: Church
Ten Pennies: Florist
Chickie’s and Pete’s: Place to enjoy a game
Sports
Frank Natale: High school coach
Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School Saints: High school team
Citizens Bank Park: Pro sports venue
Chase Utley: Current Philly pro athlete
Ed Snider: Philly pro sports owner
And the Rest
Mummers Parade: South Philadelphia tradition
Councilman Mark Squilla: Politician
Social Scene: South Philly Review section
Disc jockey: Category not on this list
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