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George Michael Steinbrenner III (July 4, 1930 – July 13, 2010) was an American businessman who was the principal owner and managing partner of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees from 1973 until his death in 2010.
5 days ago · George Steinbrenner, American businessman and principal owner of the New York Yankees (1973–2010). Though he was often criticized for his bellicose attitude, under his ownership the Yankees became one of the dominant teams in baseball and one of the most valuable franchises in sports.
May 11, 2018 · George Steinbrenner (born 1930), the Cleveland shipbuilding magnate who purchased the New York Yankees in 1973, has been one of professional sports most controversial and quotable figures. Twice suspended by baseball for legal and ethical violations, Steinbrenner nevertheless earned the respect of his fellow owners for his record of success on ...
Jul 13, 2010 · George Steinbrenner, who bought a declining Yankees team in 1973, promised to stay out of its daily affairs and then, in an often tumultuous reign, placed his formidable stamp on 7 World Series...
George Steinbrenner, who bought the Yankees in 1973, is the most prominent owner in sports. He equates owning the New York Yankees to possessing the Mona Lisa. Both are masterpieces...
Jul 13, 2010 · George Steinbrenner was born on Friday, July 4, 1930, and began his Major League baseball executive position on January 3, 1973, with the New York Yankees. The 42 year-old businessman had just purchased the Bronx Bombers from CBS for $10 million and changes were about to take place.
Sep 2, 2017 · By the early 1970s, he was one of the city’s captains of industry, having taken his family shipping firm to new heights and used it to leverage a purchase of American Shipbuilding Company. He turned AmShip into one of the country’s largest shipbuilders — and the largest on the Great Lakes.
