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 congratulate the Angels, and their manager, on the great job they've done, ... Our team played hard but we let our fans down. Our fans are the greatest in the world and I want to thank them for their amazing support throughout the season. We will do better.
Bill Connors did a wonderful job with Jaret Wright. He brought him along. He was patient, and he stuck with him with great results. What a pro.
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.
Joe and I had a great meeting yesterday. We both look forward to bringing a championship back to New York and our great fans.
The New York Yankees, in heeding the President's call to help the people devastated by this hurricane in the affected areas, are going to donate $1 million to the relief effort, ... This is one of America's greatest natural disasters and tragedies, and it is the responsibility of the American public to step up and help those in need.
Barry was a dear friend, a valued partner for many years and a decent, genuine person. What a great baseball fan he was. I'll miss him dearly.
A-Rod demonstrates the talent, hard work, and dedication of a true winner. I look forward to great things for many years from A-Rod as a Yankee.
Billy Connors brought Jaret Wright along with patience. He stuck with him, with great results.
In acquiring Alex Rodriguez, we are bringing to New York one of the premier players in the history of the game,
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.
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.
There will be some more back-outs. Whether it's our players or somebody else's, I don't know.
Jonathan, I couldn't be more proud of you.