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