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.
When he gets with the team here, it will be fine. Count on A-Rod.
We're going to honor him and welcome him. We're going to give him a New York Yankees welcome.
We applaud the Red Sox for decisively dealing with this matter.
As I've always said, the way New Yorkers back us we have to produce for them.
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.
I am tough. Sometimes I'm unreasonable. I have to catch myself every once in a while.