This has just hit the wires---so is limited to the basics .
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died, a high-placed source with the team told the Daily News.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/...
The story has been confirmed by AP & ESPN.
More later
Never liked him, but he is an iconic owner who made the Yankees the powerhouse they are today.
RIP. Mr Steinbrenner.
This only two days after long-time Yankee PA announcer, Bob Sheppard died @ age 99.
A short note on how he was viewed---
Some love him - some hate him, but no one can deny the fact that George Steinbrenner stands alone as perhaps the most successful owner in all of professional sports. Often depicted as the villainous ruler of an "Evil Empire", the outspoken proprietor has made no apologies for his demanding demeanor or ruthless business tactics that have propelled his New York Yankees to the top of the baseball world. Looking back on his stormy relationship with our national pastime, one has to wonder what is it about this man that has so infuriated the public? Is it really hate, or is it envy? That is the question. In order to fairly assess the man and his actions one must ask: "What would you do if you owned a Major League baseball team?" The answer is obvious: "Whatever it takes to win."
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/...
During his tenure--it was never dull:
George Steinbrenner, a towering and intimidating figure who dominated the New York sports scene for 35 years, winning 11 American League pennants and seven world championships as owner of the Yankees, in and around two suspensions from baseball and multiple feuds and firings,
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