krambman
Posts: 3,606
Jul 13, 2010 9:58am
I just got a text from ESPN saying that the AP is reporting that a source close to the family is saying that Yankees owner George Steinbrenner passed away this morning.
EDIT: Article now up on ESPN.com.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5375561
EDIT: Article now up on ESPN.com.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5375561
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Jul 13, 2010 10:05am
already a thread in the pro sports forum, but i'll say again, this is sad news.
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SnotBubbles
Jul 13, 2010 10:08am
Tough week for the Yankees organization....
Steinbrenner was a hell of an owner, you have to admit that whether you loved or hated the Yankees. RIP George.
Steinbrenner was a hell of an owner, you have to admit that whether you loved or hated the Yankees. RIP George.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Jul 13, 2010 10:12am
Ohio native! RIP
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jul 13, 2010 10:22am
I hated the Evil Empire because of what George made them, the best!! He wanted to buy the Indians in the early 70's but it didn't happen and he bought the Yanks, another Cleveland blunder of course! RIP George, he is what I want in an owner of the franchises I root for!
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Jul 13, 2010 10:26am
Fab1b;422124 wrote:I hated the Evil Empire because of what George made them, the best!! He wanted to buy the Indians in the early 70's but it didn't happen and he bought the Yanks, another Cleveland blunder of course! RIP George, he is what I want in an owner of the franchises I root for!
Exactly. Whether you love the Yankees or you hate them, you have to respect the fact that winning was all that mattered to George. There are several billionaire owners in sports and George isn't one of them, yet he spent more money every year than anyone else with one singular goal in mind: winning. Most owners would like to win but they're more concerned about making money. With George it was all about winning no matter the monetary cost and he figured that if he won then the money would take care of itself.
Bud Kilmer
Posts: 90
Jul 13, 2010 10:38am
Great owner and great business man.
RIP Big Stein!
RIP Big Stein!
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Jul 13, 2010 10:41am
...the love/hate affair can now continue for eternity!
RIP George!
RIP George!
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jul 13, 2010 10:46am
Somewhere, right now, George is sitting back with a giant calzone from Paisanos and sharing a beer with Bob Sheppard, getting ready to watch tonight's All-Star game. RIP George!
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jul 13, 2010 10:48am
this....and the end justified the means--HE WON !!!krambman;422127 wrote:Exactly. Whether you love the Yankees or you hate them, you have to respect the fact that winning was all that mattered to George. There are several billionaire owners in sports and George isn't one of them, yet he spent more money every year than anyone else with one singular goal in mind: winning. Most owners would like to win but they're more concerned about making money. With George it was all about winning no matter the monetary cost and he figured that if he won then the money would take care of itself.
RIP,and thanks again for luring Drew Henson from tsun
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
Jul 13, 2010 11:01am
He was a winner. Whether we agreed with George's tactics or not is irrelevant on this sad day for the Yankees and their many fans. I would simply echo the sentiments of many others who will visit this site for the next few days, by saying... Rest in Peace Mr. Steinbrenner, you have definitely earned it. Also we should remember Bob Sheppard for the years of service at the Yankee microphone. I loved BigAppleBuckeye's visualization of George and Bob sharing a Calzone and a beer while watching the All-Star Game tonight. Good Stuff!