Paul Snyder and Herman Long to be inducted into Braves Hall of Fame
Braves scout Paul Snyder and Boston Beaneater player Herman Long are slated to be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame on August 19th, 2005. The Braves will also welcome members of the 1995 World Series Championship team back in commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of their title.
Paul Snyder has been involved with the Braves franchise the past 48 years. He was a player in the Braves farm system from 1957 to 1963. Since then his assinments have included early stints as manager of the Greenville, West Palm Beach, and Greenwood minor league teams. He has also served as Director of Stadium Operations, a scout (starting in 1967), Bill Lucas’ Assistant Minor League Administrator, Director of Scouting, and Assistant Vice President of Scouting. Most recently, Snyder was Director of Scouting and Player Development for the Braves and, in 2000, a Special Assistant to the General Manager.
Herman Long, also known as the “Flying Dutchman,” started at shortstop for the Boston Beaneaters from 1890-1902. Between the years 1891 and 1898, the Beaneaters won five pennants with Long as their everyday shortstop. He also led NL shortstops in fielding percentage twice, led the league in runs scored in 1893 and led the league in home runs with 12 in 1900. He is the only shortstop aside from Ernie Banks to lead the National League in home runs!
To reserve tickets for the Braves Hall of Fame luncheon and induction ceremony call (404) 614-2310.
