George Steinbrenner Through The Years
by Ed Valentine on Jul 13, 2010 10:51 AM EDT
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PrintWe will have a full 'group' retrospective from many of the writers here at PA soon. For now, click the link to look at photos of George Steinbrenner through his years as The Boss.
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It's hilarious how people think the Yankees are "cheating" by spending a lot of money
Steinbrenner took his profits and reinvested them into the team. What’s wrong with doing this? I would love to hear what other fans have to say. They’re jealous they don’t have an owner as passionate as Steinbrenner. Most other owners are more greedy. Steinbrenner was an absolute genius and the greatest owner in sports. He will be truly missed.
"If you're a Yankee fan, or if you're not a Yankee fan - you have to admit, we're winners." -Paul O'Neill
+1
I have no issue with the Yankees spending money, never have.
If they can, why not?
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 13, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Thank you for being level-headed about it lol
I just can’t stand small market teams bitching.
"If you're a Yankee fan, or if you're not a Yankee fan - you have to admit, we're winners." -Paul O'Neill
by Chris McKeown on Jul 13, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Im obviously not small market, but I admire the way the Yankees do things
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 13, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
If you weren’t from Boston and we weren’t from NY this could have been a beautiful moment…
There is nothing quite as satisfying as out running security after you've punched out a Flyers fan!
by slackdog_rm on Jul 13, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
well I do like your tagline
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 13, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Everybody does, lol.
There is nothing quite as satisfying as out running security after you've punched out a Flyers fan!
by slackdog_rm on Jul 13, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I have this Flyers hate thing…
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 13, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
"If you're a Yankee fan, or if you're not a Yankee fan - you have to admit, we're winners." -Paul O'Neill
by Chris McKeown on Jul 13, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
this is shocking news
RIP
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 13, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions
I miss him already.
There is nothing quite as satisfying as out running security after you've punched out a Flyers fan!
This sucks
RIP Boss
"He wasn't an astronaut, he was a tv comedian! And he was just using space travel as a metaphor for beating his wife!"
ADD 2 GHOSTS TO THE NEW STADIUM
Yankees Universe has lost yet another Pillar of strength, but we will be strong & rally for our savior, the boss, & the voice of god, & I"m sure his monument is being written, & will be placed in monument park ASAP…. we will forever miss you
The Heavens are crying over George’s death.. I can’t imagine how Hal and Hank feel right now. Its a sad sad day but it gives the Yankees a new motive to shoot for. WIN IT FOR THE BOSS.
" I don't go to work.... I go to a game" - Bob Sheppard RIP
by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 13, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
RIP George
I missed the craziness but I was there in the late 1990’s and beyond, and I loved having Big George own the team. Who wouldn’t love an owner doing everything possible, rightly or wrongly, to win? Feeling a little stunned right now.
by pkyankeefan on Jul 13, 2010 12:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You just have to wonder what the Yankees will be right now if George was the owner of the Cleveland Indians. The best Yankee that never put on a jersey.
" I don't go to work.... I go to a game" - Bob Sheppard RIP
by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 13, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Sad news.
Makes me even happier the Yankees won a Championship in 2009.
Makes that “This One is for The Boss” sign even more special.
God bless Mr. Steinbrenner.
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"
by Gelatin on Jul 13, 2010 12:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'll wear my #27 Pinstripe jersey in his memory.
I had the pleasure of meeting The Boss several years ago at then-Legends Field in Tampa. NYY and Bosux were playing in pre-season, and The Boss was working the crowds from his box.
My brother-in-law was friends one or two of the NYY team, and got us an introduction.
Brief intro, but he was as pleasant in person as could be.
My father had been a Yankee fan forever, having played Legion Ball with Bobby Richardson and being signed to go to the minors with the team prior to a hunting accident. But, he didn’t like the way Steinbrenner handled things early on. So, he became a Braves fan. I think it was the idea of bringing Reggie in and then fighting with Billy Martin. For those of you old enough to remember those incidents, it was a rough time.
For a good commentary on the era, the Washington Post has a good article in The Plum LIne. Check it out. It accurately describes the atmosphere in the ’70s when The Boss took over.
RIP
GOD BLESS YOU GEORGE STEINBRENNER
you are loved by millions,and will be greatly missed RIP SIR.
looking forward to #28
Win One For The Boss.
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
RIP:" "The Boss"
I have seen both the best and worst as a long time Yankee fan over the years, but you can never deny that he wanted to always try to put the best product on the field for the NY fans. He was one of a kind ,and marched to the beat of his own drummer! God Bless the Yankee Doodle Dandy!
His mother has a tattoo that reads, "Son".
Sharks have a week dedicated to HIM.
"It doesn't take more than one person, to talk to a woman.
Stay thirsty my friends."
Here's a photo many of you may not have seen.
Steinbrenner as an assistant football coach at Northwestern University in 1955.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Well I was thinking of changing my picture to when George talks to Derek & Bernie
This will be my photo for the whole year.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 13, 2010 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
love him or hate him, you wanted him to run your team
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
a proud follower of pickaxes, the star, and the almighty cervelli
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
dammit, just saw the news
May he rest in peace
"We're only going to score 17 points?" - Tom Brady
"Well played, Mauer." - Guy from PS3 commercials
by Edgware on Jul 13, 2010 3:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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