They were both fine men and great Yankees.
"George Michael Steinbrenner III" was 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 Pennant (sports)/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 of Mexico/Gulf Coast shipping industry.
Known as a hands-on baseball executive, Steinbrenner 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 (baseball)/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 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game/81st All-Star Game.
If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous businessmen! More George Steinbrenner on Wikipedia.They're a good team. They are not going to lose 100 games.
Billy has done a great job.
He looked great. I'm really pleased with Wright.
I loved Herbert. I took him to ball games. He was just a wonderful person, and I really will miss him.
Billy Connors was just great. He brought Jaret Wright along great, was patient and he stuck to him with great success.
It was a good road trip.
They were both fine young men and great Yankees, and we are praying for their families and loved ones.
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