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Reports: Yankees Owner Steinbrenner Dies Reports: Yankees Owner Steinbrenner Dies POSTED: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 UPDATED: 8:44 am CDT July 13, 2010 http://www.ksat.com/2010/0713/24239898_240X180.jpg Nick Laham/Getty Images Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies A person close to George Steinbrenner says the Yankees owner has died. ==================================== New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has been hospitalized, according to several media reports. WABC-TV in New York is reporting that Steinbrenner suffered a massive heart attack. He was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital in Tampa, Fla., the report said. Steinbrenner celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4. Steinbrenner has owned the Yankees since 1973. During that time, the Yankees have won 11 pennants and seven World Series titles. Refresh this page often for more details on this developing story. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies - San Antonio Sports News Story - KSAT San Antonio R.I.P. |
yup he died. George Steinbrenner, New York Yankees owner, dies at age 80 - ESPN New York Longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning, his family confirmed in a statement. "It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80," the family said in a statement. "He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his entire family -- his beloved wife, Joan; his sisters, Susan Norpell and Judy Kamm, his children, Hank, Jennifer Jessica and Hal; and all of his grandchildren. "He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again." The Steinbrenner family said that funeral arrangements will be private, however details about an additional public service will be announced at a later date. The New York Daily News reported that Steinbrenner died around 6:30 a.m. ET Tuesday in Tampa, Fla. WABC-TV in New York reported that Steinbrenner, the Yankees' owner since 1973, suffered a massive heart attack. Steinbrenner Steinbrenner, who celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4, was taken to a Tampa hospital after emergency crews responded to his home Monday night. Steinbrenner gave his sons, Hal and Hank, day-to-day control of the team in late 2007. He told The Associated Press last week that he was "feeling good" after spending a couple hours in his office at the Yankees' spring training complex. Under his ownership, the Yankees have won 11 AL pennants and seven World Series titles. |
Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Has Passed Away Written by Jonathan Ragus Tuesday, 13 July 2010 13:27 Legendary New York Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner has passed away. According to various reports including ABC Action News in Tampa Bay and the New York Daily News, Steinbrenner suffered a massive heart attack Tuesday morning and was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital. No further reports are available at this time. During George Steinbrenner's ownership since 1973 the Yankees have won 11 pennants and 7 World Series Titles. We here at MVP Gotham would like to send our condolences to the New York Yankees organization as well as the family and friends of Mr. Steinbrenner. MVP Gotham | Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Has Passed Away |
He bought the Yankees for $10 million dollars in 1973! :shocked wow! |
poor guy, sad day today for us Yanks fans. you can say whatever about the guy, but his determination to win at any cost was admirable. RIP |
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Well played Mr Steinbrenner, well played. |
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R.I.P. Sir. |
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