‘NY Yankees’ Archives
‘The Boss’ Is Dead: Rest in Peace, George »
George Steinbrenner was stubborn and tempestuous, an emotional powder keg who often went kaboom without warning. That kind of emotion defined the Steinbrenner's persona. He was fast to act and react because he cared. He cared like few other owners have in the history of American team sports. His passion helped the New York Yankees [...]
New York Yankees: Ranking George Steinbrenner’s »
George Steinbrenner died at the age of 80 Tuesday morning in Florida. He suffered a massive heart attack in his home. Although the boss is gone, he is forever immortal where he left his biggest impact. Steinbrenner revived baseball's most storied franchise into the most revered and feared team over the last 40 years. His evil empire [...]
The Passing of New York Yankee Legend George »
Longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has passed away at age 80. Steinbrenner, who is the longest-tenured owner in Yanks history, suffered a massive heart attack this morning following failing health. Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CBS in 1973. Nicknamed "the Boss," Steinbrenner's legacy with the Yankees is one full of constant [...]
George Steinbrenner Dies: His 10 Best Managers as »
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has died in Tampa, Florida at the age of 80. Though one of the most despised, controversial, and notorious owners in the long history of Major League Baseball, Steinbrenner must also be remembered as one of the greats, a giant amongst men. During Steinbrenner's tenure, the Yankees captured 11 pennants [...]
George Steinbrenner Dies: His 10 Best Yankees Teams »
George Steinbrenner suddenly died this morning at the age of 80 years, but his legacy will go down for one main idea: winning. Winning is what encompassed Steinbrenner's 37 years at the helm of the Yankees. He saw his team win seven World Series, 11 American League pennants and over 3,000 games. The Yankees won more division titles than any [...]
George Steinbrenner’s Passing: Twitter Reactions »
The Yankees lost a great man on Tuesday morning by the name of George M. Steinbrenner III. He was a prominent man in baseball that was feared by many and respected by everyone. The world is mourning such a great loss of one of the most prominent men in the baseball world. There may have been times when we all criticized his moves and his [...]
R.I.P George Steinbrenner: The Most Influential Man in »
On January 3, 1973 George Michael Steinbrenner, and minority group of partners, purchased the New York Yankees. From the time he took control of the team to the time of his death, Steinbrenner has never shied away from the spotlight. He brought the team back to the dominance the franchise prided themselves on. Steinbrenner's 30 years of ownership [...]
Don’t Lie: If You Had Money, You’d Do What »
If I win the lottery, I want to buy a sports team. Be it the Orlando Titans, the Orlando Predators, an MLS franchise or, if I had the money, the Orlando Magic. And I would invest all my money in to making them the greatest team ever. Just like George Steinbrenner. In 1973, George Steinbrenner did what every die-hard sports fan wishes they could [...]
Breaking News: George Steinbrenner Passes Away »
He spent big. He won big. George Steinbrenner reshaped baseball and one of its most prized franchises when he took over the New York Yankees in 1973. The Yankees responded to his leadership by winning seven World Series titles during his reign. Two days after the Yankees lost their long time friend and announcer Bob Sheppard, they have another [...]
George Steinbrenner Dies at the Age of 80 »
Reports are now surfacing after early morning accounts that New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has died at the age of 80 years old. According to reports, Steinbrenner was rushed to a Tampa hospital after emergency personnel had responded to a call at his home on Monday night. Steinbrenner told the Associated Press in an interview last week [...]