New York Yankee's Owner George Steinbrenner Dies at 80
New York Yankee's Owner, George Steinbrenner Dies of Heart Attack
Steinbrenner spent his early adult years as an assistant football coach at both Northwestern and Purdue Universities and went on to make a generous amount of money by being the chairman of his father's Cleveland-based firm known as the "American Ship Building Company."
George Steinbrenner purchased the New York Yankees in 1973 when they were anything but newsworthy and helped turn them around to be one of the best baseball teams in the league.
Under Steinbrenner's owner and leadership, the New York Yankees went on to win multiple championships including 11 pennants and 7 World Series Titles.
Although successful, Steinbrenner was known for his controversial decisions and dealings regarding his Major League Baseball player's statuses and salaries and endured two suspensions for ethical and legal violations.
Because of George Steinbrenner's character, reputation, and business dealings, he was often mentioned in the media and made several guest appearances on popular television shows, commercials, and movies.
Steinbrenner's media résumé consisted of appearances on "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpson's," "Visa Commercials," "Miller Light Beer Commercials," "Albert Brooks Comedy the Scout," and "ESPN's The Bronx is Burning."
Regardless of public opinion and perception, George Steinbrenner's family suffered a great loss and will only remember him as generous and philanthropic.
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Post a CommentI think most people did not know he was also a good businessman, don't you?