Chubby Snyder

Alfred Joseph "Chubby" Snyder (August 20, 1890 – March 24, 1954), born Alfred Joseph Schneider, was an American professional baseball player who played one game with the Major League Baseball (MLB) Buffalo Buffeds. In that game, Snyder had one plate appearance where he walked. Before playing in the MLB, Snyder played semi-professional baseball in his home-town of Buffalo, New York. Later in his life he served in World War I and worked as a contractor.

Early life Alfred Joseph Schneider, commonly known as "Chubby Snyder", was born on August 20, 1890, in Buffalo, New York, to Frank and Margret Schneider both of New York. Frank Schneider was of Danish and German ancestry, while Margret Schneider was full German.

Baseball career Before 1914, Snyder played semi-professional baseball in his hometown of Buffalo, New York.

Later life After his baseball career was over, Snyder served in World War I. He later became a member of the Niagara Falls Rotary Club. Snyder worked as a contractor and was a member of the National Association of Tile and Marble Contractors. He attended St. John de LaSalle Church. On March 24, 1954, he died at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo, New York.