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He has been my friend and mentor for over 50 years, and one of the people who helped shape my life
Former Buffalo Coach Lou Saban dies at 87 Mar 29, 2009
As I pledged just a few years ago, I will do everything within my power to support (General Manager) Brian Cashman, (Manager) Joe Torre and this team as we fight to bring a 27th championship back to New York
Clemens returns to New York Yankees May 06, 2007
It is time to put excuses and talk away. It is time to see if people are ready to step up and accept their responsibilities
Steinbrenner 'believes' in Torre, Yankees Apr 30, 2007
The season is still very young, but up to now the results are clearly not acceptable to me or to Yankee fans
Steinbrenner 'believes' in Torre, Yankees Apr 30, 2007
Hank Bauer is an emblem of a generation that helped shape the landscape of our country
Baseball great Hank Bauer dies at 84 Feb 09, 2007
George Michael Steinbrenner III (July 4, 1930 – July 13, 2010) 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 7 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 shipping industry.
Known as a hands-on baseball executive, he earned the nickname "The Boss." He had a tendency to meddle in daily on-field decisions, and to hire and fire (and sometimes re-hire) managers. Former Yankees manager Dallas Green gave him the derisive nickname "Manager George."
He died after suffering a heart attack in his Tampa home on the morning of July 13, 2010, the day of the 81st All-Star Game.