Matt39 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 According to FOX 5. RIP, George. http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?se...rticle-7551966 NEW YORK (WABC) -- Eyewitness News has learned New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has suffered a massive heart attack. Steinbrenner was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital, and his condition is not known. Steinbrenner turned 80 on July 4th. During Steinbrenner's ownership since 1973, the longest in club history, the Yankees have earned 11 pennants and 7 World Series titles. For more on this breaking story, stay with Eyewitness News and 7online.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Wow. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Man...this is crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Wow. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 massive heart attack last night, dead this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 RIP Condolences to family and friends and the Yankee organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I never liked the Yankees but I always was amused by him -- Sad day indeed my condolences to all Yankee fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 RIP Being discussed in the baseball forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 USA Today is reporting it, too. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/07/george-steinbrenner-heart-attack-yankees/1 His meddling during the '80s drove me nuts, but there's no question that, for the most part, he got the Yankees what they needed to win. I met him once in Cooperstown and got an autograph. He was as pleasant as could be. RIP, Boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 RIP George...thanks for being such a compassionate owner who always held the fans close to his vest. There aren't many owners out there with so much emotional ties to his team like George was...like him or not, he was one of a kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 My condolences to all Yankee fans -- RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Every sports fan wishes that they had an owner who cared about winning as much as George did. The Evil Empire has lost its Emperor. RIP, George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Every sports fan wishes that they had an owner who cared about winning as much as George did. The Evil Empire has lost its Emperor. RIP, George. +1 Passion and Compassion - those are the things I will remember about him. I also thank him very, very much for all the money he has donated to the Jimmy Fund over the years. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 RIP George I hated you at times but respected you and your passion and charity work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 USA Today is reporting it, too. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/07/george-steinbrenner-heart-attack-yankees/1 His meddling during the '80s drove me nuts, but there's no question that, for the most part, he got the Yankees what they needed to win. I met him once in Cooperstown and got an autograph. He was as pleasant as could be. RIP, Boss. RIP George. He built an empire like no other. What he did to that franchise is simply amazing. Although like Bob said, in the 80's he didn't have it quite right yet. He learned as he got older which is impressive. I shook his hand outside of the stadium in the mid 80's when I was in High School. I said George whatever you do, don't fire Sweet Lou. I got a pretty dirty look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Every sports fan wishes that they had an owner who cared about winning as much as George did. The Evil Empire has lost its Emperor. RIP, George. +2 Say what you want about him, his commitment to winning could not be questioned. RIP Boss, you were one of a kind and you will be missed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 RIP King George. Thanks for all the great Yankee memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 USA Today is reporting it, too. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/07/george-steinbrenner-heart-attack-yankees/1 His meddling during the '80s drove me nuts, but there's no question that, for the most part, he got the Yankees what they needed to win. I met him once in Cooperstown and got an autograph. He was as pleasant as could be. RIP, Boss. funny.. i was just thinking about to the 80's with a smile.. thinking of his battles with billy martin... interesting how time changes how i look at things. he was a tough guy. i can see billy waiting for him ... and bob sheppard announcing him.. "As Owner, the boss., george steinbrenner, the boss" there will never be another one like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 RIP George. He built an empire like no other. What he did to that franchise is simply amazing. Although like Bob said, in the 80's he didn't have it quite right yet. He learned as he got older which is impressive. I shook his hand outside of the stadium in the mid 80's when I was in High School. I said George whatever you do, don't fire Sweet Lou. I got a pretty dirty look. RIP George. Max, if he didnt get suspended from baseball in the 90's the Yankees would have never had that dynasty. Stick Michael built that team with no interference from the boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Every sports fan wishes that they had an owner who cared about winning as much as George did. The Evil Empire has lost its Emperor. RIP, George. Well put. He always tried everything he could to field a winning team and he certainly put his money where his mouth was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 THE GREATEST OWNER IN SPORTS, EVER!!!! He truly will never be forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 wish the pirates could get an owner that cared that much about winning RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Sad day for all of sports. R.I.P. Boss, Thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Greatest team owner I ever saw! May The Boss Rest In Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxscott Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 A sad day in baseball, and Yankee history - i am truly sad, like losing someone close - my entire life, I have lived and died with the Yankees - and he was the man putting it all together - ups and downs, the man was an emotional, prideful, and masterful owner that put his team and his fans first. Every move that he made, right or wrong - was, in his eyes, the right move for his team to win. We were lucky to have such a winner in charge of this great organization - not too mention a humanitarian, and one that was more generous with his money than the public will ever know. A very sad day, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHJF Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 He wanted to buy the Cleveland Indians, but they wouldnt let him. So, he bought the Yankees (with help) instead. Hes been sick for a long time and is finally out of pain. Me thinks last years WS win was for the big guy. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 He wanted to buy the Cleveland Indians, but they wouldnt let him. So, he bought the Yankees (with help) instead. Hes been sick for a long time and is finally out of pain. Me thinks last years WS win was for the big guy. RIP I think this years World Series victory will be for the boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Steinbrenner really turned around his image after he returned from his suspension in 1993. He let his baseball people run the show and he provided everything he could to ensure that the Yankees would put a championship-caliber team on the field. Thank you George. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBacker Prime Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I will not RIP on a dead guy,,,,,, Rest in Peace Mr. Steinbrenner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I guess God's baseball team in heaven is all set now that he has a p.a. announcer and an owner. R.I.P. There will never be another like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I think this years World Series victory will be for the boss.And Bob Sheppard. Might as well just win the next 2, the Yankees are good at making dynasties. 2 in 4 years or 90 for that matter does not qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 RIP Boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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