George Steinbrenner
George Steinbrenner
George Michael Steinbrenner IIIwas an American businessman who was the principal owner and managing partner of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. During Steinbrenner's 37-year ownership from 1973 to his death in July 2010, the longest in club history, the Yankees earned seven World Series titles and 11 pennants. His outspokenness and role in driving up player salaries made him one of the sport's most controversial figures. Steinbrenner was also involved in the Great Lakes and Gulf Coast shipping industry...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth4 July 1930
CityRocky River, OH
CountryUnited States of America
I think about the next season right away.
It's an incredible achievement, particularly when I remember that when I bought the Yankees, we had trouble drawing 1 million to the stadium. We have the greatest fans in the world.
He's a good man, capable, a very caring person. He puts a lot of energy into his work.
In acquiring Alex Rodriguez, we are bringing to New York one of the premier players in the history of the game,
I am very proud of Alex Rodriguez, and I am delighted for him and his family. A-Rod demonstrates the talent, hard work, and dedication of a true winner.
I'm proud of them, and delighted for our fans who stuck with us through this tough, exciting season. But this is only the first step toward our goal, a championship.
I'm concerned that they've got to get their bats going. They've got to get it together and get playing.
It was indeed the right thing to do.
He is very knowledgeable about the game and the business of baseball, and is extremely loyal.
I'm used to spring training being about the World Series.
I'm very happy for him. He's gone through a lot. He's proving he's a winner, and I'm proud of Jason Giambi.
There will be some more back-outs. Whether it's our players or somebody else's, I don't know.
Sure, there will be some more back out, whether it's our players or somebody else's. I'm used to spring training being to concentrate on the World Series, and that's what we like to see our players do. But we don't tell them not to play.
We applaud the Red Sox for decisively dealing with this matter.