George Steinbrenner Dies After Massive Heart Attack
by Randy Booth on Jul 13, 2010 9:59 AM EDT
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PrintIn very sad and shocking news, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has died this morning following a massive heart attackk late Monday night.
It doesn't matter what your feelings are about him -- whether you're a Yankees fan, a Red Sox fan, or a Pirates fan -- Steinbrenner, 80, has been a major player in professional baseball since the early 1970s. He has been baseball's most well-known owner for almost that entire time as well.
As Red Sox fans, we may not have liked him because he was known to spend anything to get whatever he wanted, but no one ever said he wasn't good at his job.
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RIP George
The greatest rivalry in sports would have been nothing really if it weren’t for you as you operated one of the most successful teams in the history of baseball, that’s something everyone can agree on.
"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.
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by Randy Booth on Jul 13, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
He had been in ill health for some time.
RIP “The Boss”
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
@#$%ing Twit: @blogtard
If every team had an owner as passsionate and demanded as George, the MLB would be a better place
He did a tremendous amount for the Yankees and for MLB. Might have been easy may to dislike as a Sox fans, but it was impossible not to respect him
wow RIP
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 13, 2010 10:47 AM EDT reply actions
As the man who rebuilt the league's flagship franchise...
…he’s been as much a custodian of America’s pastime as anyone. I’m sure Billy Martin’s getting called into his office right now.
RIP to one of the lions of the game.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 13, 2010 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
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I’m sure Billy Martin’s getting called into his office right now.
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
@#$%ing Twit: @blogtard
George represented the best and worst of MLB ownership
But he was absolutely one of the most influential figures in baseball, and will continue to be for years to come. RIP
USG
Well said
The Boss drove me nuts when he was running the Yankees, but everyone needs a good nemesis, including the Red Sox. George played that role well. He was part of the Red Sox’ identity. His passing is truly the end of an era.
"You know you're having a bad day when the fifth inning rolls around and they drag the warning track." - Mike Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles pitcher, 1992.
More likely he's signing a big dollar free agent from the Angels.
by dsharp on Jul 13, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Big Stein" from Seinfeld:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3eNPO8nAE0
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
@#$%ing Twit: @blogtard
Thanks for carrying yourselves with class Sox fans
The “fans” at Halo Heaven could learn a thing or two from you guys.
But haven't you heard?
Our class is just a media-driven creation of East Coast bias. Only the Angels are classy, having had all the practice which comes with years and years of (continuing) mediocrity.
Ignore them.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 13, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget that steroids are the fuel that drives this team.
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
"man, this team they just suck so bad"- gizmosandy
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by BoldandBrash on Jul 13, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Payroll. ’Roids. East Coast Bias. Higher ratings from Yankees and Sox games.
Got it.
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Add "Superior California Weather"
and you’ve summed up 90% of the material on HH
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 13, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The bias isn't just media
Remember, the umpires are on our side and Mariano Rivera throws a spitball while they look the other way.
Eulogy.
I felt compelled to write this after watching the day-long outpouring. Say what you want, but the man casts a large shadow.
http://sportscasualties.wordpress.com/2010/07/13/george-steinbrenner-yankee-legend-dead/
Enjoy.
RIP
He was a great man! R.I.P
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