George Steinbrenner Quotes
It was the class and dignity which he led his life that made him part of all of us. I will forever treasure the close friendship we shared over the years.
Madden, Bill. Steinbrenner: The Last Lion of Baseball. HarperCollins, 2010.
Leo the Great. Saint Peter was the first head of the Catholic Church—the Pope. Pope Leo observed that the Papacy and the church itself is not permanently diminished just because a particular pope is corrupt or unworthy. This is a principle that has been accepted by most governments regarding their heads of state. A particular bad President for example, does not mean the Presidency is bad.
George Michael Steinbrenner III was an American businessman who was the principal owner and managing partner of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. During Steinbrenner's 37-year ownership from 1973 until his death in July 2010, the longest in club history, the Yankees earned seven World Series titles and 11 pennants. His outspokenness and role in driving up player salaries made him one of the sport's most controversial figures. Steinbrenner was also involved in the Great Lakes and Gulf Coast shipping industry.