"long snapper" meaning in English

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          "text": "Lonnie was the long snapper for both of Adam Vinatieri's clutch field goals in the \"Snow Bowl\" against the Oakland Raiders in 2002 and for his 48-yard game-winning kick in Super Bowl XXXVI.",
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