NY Yankees legend George Steinbrenner died
Delta World has confirmed that the legendary New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner passed away this morning after suffering a “massive” heart attack.
His family released the following statement:
“It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80. He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his entire family – his beloved wife, Joan; his sisters, Susan Norpell and Judy Kamm, his children, Hank, Jennifer Jessica and Hal; and all of his grandchildren. He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again.”
The 80-year-old Steinbrenner has been in ill health for years
A U.S. Navy veteran — retired from running the Yankees in 2006 … leaving his sons Hank and Hal to run the team.
Since Steinbrenner took over the team in 1973, the Yankees locked up 11 pennants and 7 World Series titles.
Among Steinbrenner’s many accomplishments — his famous “grooming policy” … in which players and coaches are not allowed to sport hair past their collar … and the only acceptable facial hair is a mustache.
