Yankees owner George “The Boss” Steinbrenner died this morning after a massive heart in Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Steinbrenner was the Yankees owner since 1973. He bought the Yankees for about $10 million including debt and built it into a franchise worth over USD $1.5 billion dollars. He arguably the greatest sports owner ever. Unlike many owners, he believed you had to spend money to make money. He didn't use the team like an ATM like other owners; he invested in his team.
The Boss' Legacy: He rebuilt a fallen franchise into winning 7 World Series and 11 Pennants in 37 years. He always put the fans first and changed sports as we know it.
Posted by a mourning Tank.