Philadelphia: Giroux and Snider Among John Wanamaker Award Honorees

He Shoots and Scores

Joining the ranks of Philadelphia legends Chuck Bednarik, Julius Erving, Bernie Parent and Mike Schmidt, the Flyers’ Claude Giroux will etch his name into Philadelphia sports history when he receives the John Wanamaker Athletic Award at a ceremony during June. 

The 24-year-old emerged as one of the NHL’s top stars this season, leading the Flyers with 93 points, and topping the league in scoring during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

In addition, Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider will be honored with the Sports Congress Lifetime Achievement Award, for a lifetime spent making the world a better place through sport.

Other honorees include Jerry Segal, recipient of the Robert P. Levy Community Service Award, and the Katie Kirlin Fund, to be presented with the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Sport Volunteer of the Year Award.