Daniel Snyder
Daniel Marc Snyder (born November 23, 1964) is an American businessman who formerly owned the Washington Commanders, an American football franchise belonging to the National Football League (NFL). He bought the team, then known as the Redskins, from the estate of Jack Kent Cooke in 1999. Snyder is widely considered to be one of the worst owners in the history of professional sports, with the team managing only two playoff wins and six playoff appearances in his 24 years of ownership.
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| Born | Daniel Marc Snyder November 23, 1964 Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Formerly owning the Washington Commanders (1999–2023) |
| Spouse | Tanya Snyder |
| Children | 3 |
Snyder's ownership of the team was marred by the enablement of a toxic workplace culture and allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties. By the early 2020s, he had moved to London. In 2023, pressure from other NFL owners amid investigations by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and other agencies led Snyder to sell the team to an investment group headed by Josh Harris for $6.05 billion, the largest transaction ever for a sports franchise.