Biographical details | |
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Born | Canton, Ohio, U.S. | August 9, 1896
Died | September 25, 1982 | (aged 86)
Alma mater | Ohio State University |
Playing career | |
1922–1924 | Ohio State |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1932–1942 | Ohio State |
1946–1965 | Ohio State |
1952 | U.S. Olympic Team (assistant) |
1960 | U.S. Olympic Team |
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Lawrence Snyder (August 9, 1896 – September 25, 1982) was an American track and field athlete, coach, and military veteran. He served as the track and field coach at Ohio State University from 1932 to 1965.[1]
Larry Snyder was portrayed by Jason Sudeikis in the 2016 biopic, Race, about Olympic athlete Jesse Owens.[2]