George Michael Steinbrenner III (July 4, 1930 – July 13, 2010
was principal owner and managing partner of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. His outspokenness and role in driving up player salaries made him one of the sport's most controversial figures. Steinbrenner was also a former Cleveland shipping magnate. Known as a hands-on baseball executive, he earned the nickname "The Boss." His tendency to meddle in daily on-field decisions, and to hire and fire (and sometimes re-hire) managers led then-Yankees skipper Dallas Green to give him the derisive nickname "Manager George." During Steinbrenner's ownership from 1973 to his death, the longest in club history, the Yankees earned 11 pennants and 7 World Series titles.
In Memory
George Michael Steinbrenner III
7/4/1930 - 7/13/2010
On July 13, 2010, on the morning of the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, George Steinbrenner died of a heart attack at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida just nine days after his 80th birthday.
he is survived by his Spouse Elizabeth Joan Zieg and Children Hank Steinbrenner, Hal Steinbrenner, Jessica Steinbrenner and Jennifer Steinbrenner-Swindal.
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