Earl Foreman, 92, who once owned part of the Eagles and assisted Flyers owner Ed Snider with decisions related to his hockey team, died Monday night of natural causes in Chevy Chase, Md.
Mr. Foreman's death was confirmed by his niece, Lindy Snider, the daughter of the late Snider.
Mr. Foreman, a well-respected Washington, D.C., real estate attorney, was married to Ed Snider's sister, Phyllis, who is credited with creating the Flyers' name and designing their logo.
He is survived by his wife and their three sons, Scott, Ronald, and Stuart; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.