Jimmy Snyder (racing driver)

James Leroy Snyder (March 10, 1909 – June 29, 1939) was an American racing driver. He also played one game for the Milwaukee Badgers of the National Football League (NFL) in 1925. Aged 16 during his NFL debut, he was the youngest player in NFL history.

Jimmy Snyder
BornJames Leroy Snider
(1909-03-10)March 10, 1909
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 1939(1939-06-29) (aged 30)
East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Champ Car career
11 races run over 5 years
Best finish2nd (1939)
First race1935 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1939 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
First win1938 Syracuse 100 (Syracuse)
Wins Podiums Poles
1 3 2

American football career
Personal information
Weight:162 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High school:Englewood (IL)
College:none
Position:Tailback
Career history
  • Milwaukee Badgers (1925)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:1
Player stats at PFR
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