Hurmoth Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) I just got an alert on my iPhone from AP that George Steinbrenner has died. The only thing so far that I can find online is that he's suffered a massive heart attack. Will post a link as soon as I find one. [edit] Yankees' Steinbrenner dies at 80 Longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning, his family confirmed in a 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," the family said in a statement. The New York Daily News reported that Steinbrenner died around 6:30 a.m. ET Tuesday in Tampa, Fla. WABC-TV in New York reported that Steinbrenner, the Yankees' owner since 1973, suffered a massive heart attack. Steinbrenner, who celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4, was taken to a Tampa hospital after emergency crews responded to his home Monday night. Steinbrenner gave his sons, Hal and Hank, day-to-day control of the team in late 2007. He told The Associated Press last week that he was "feeling good" after spending a couple hours in his office at the Yankees' spring training complex. Under his ownership, the Yankees have won 11 AL pennants and seven World Series titles. May he rest in peace :cry: Edited July 13, 2010 by Hurmoth Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregb0b Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 He is in the hospital here in Tampa Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 WCBS Radio in New York reporting that George Steinbrenner has died http://www.wcbs880.com/BRONX--George-Steinbrenner-Reportedly-Suffers-Mass/7677648 The Associated Press is reporting that a person close to George Steinbrenner says the Yankees owner died Tuesday morning.Earlier, we were hearing reports coming out of Tampa, Florida that New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has suffered a massive heart attack. Reports were that Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a call at the Steinbrenner home and that someone was transported to a hospital. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted July 13, 2010 Veteran Share Posted July 13, 2010 Yep listening to Howard Stern live on Sirius, and they just reported it, literally. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeEDay Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 NBCSports.com also released it .. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38222042/ns/sports-baseball/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted July 13, 2010 Member Share Posted July 13, 2010 R.I.P. I never liked the way he tried to buy championships, though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted July 13, 2010 Veteran Share Posted July 13, 2010 Between him and Bob Sheppard both passing, it's been a rough few days in the Yankees universe. R.I.P. I never liked the way he tried to buy championships, though. I hate that sentiment. He took the profit he made and invested it back into the team. Other owners could do the same, but they want the money for themselves. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregb0b Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Between him and Bob Sheppard both passing, it's been a rough few days in the Yankees universe. I hate that sentiment. He took the profit he made and invested it back into the team. Other owners could do the same, but they want the money for themselves. Typical NY fan..... R.I.P. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted July 13, 2010 Veteran Share Posted July 13, 2010 Between him and Bob Sheppard both passing, it's been a rough few days in the Yankees universe. I hate that sentiment. He took the profit he made and invested it back into the team. Other owners could do the same, but they want the money for themselves. Was waiting for you to post, as you are easily one the biggest/realest Yankees fan on here. This is definitely big news for Yankees fans for sure, love or hate the man, he was a master mind for sure, and is directly responsible for making the Yankees the Yankees. Gonna be interesting to see if his sons have the same business savvy that George did. And I was upset about Bob Sheppard as well, he was also the voice of the Giants until 2005 and what I knew him more for being I have been to more Giants games in my life than Yankee games. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted July 13, 2010 Veteran Share Posted July 13, 2010 What should the guy have done? Not done whatever was within his means to win because other teams were going to be offended? Hate on baseball for not having a cap, but don't hate the guy for trying to win by getting the players he thought would do just that. Or maybe next time, your team should not play as hard so their opponents don't feel bad for losing. Steinbrenner operated well within the rules and did nothing wrong. Baseball should have a cap, yes, but that wasn't his problem. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted July 13, 2010 Veteran Share Posted July 13, 2010 Typical NY fan..... R.I.P. Except, he's right. RIP George. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592897632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Typical NY fan..... R.I.P. you're a chelsea fan, they do the exact same thing... and bangbang is complete right (Y) this sucks, im a big yankees fan :( RIP. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592898040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosslover Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 wow completely out of the blue. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592898056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
name in use Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Between him and Bob Sheppard both passing, it's been a rough few days in the Yankees universe. I hate that sentiment. He took the profit he made and invested it back into the team. Other owners could do the same, but they want the money for themselves. Don't forget, MLB is forcing the Marlins to reinvest money they get from the luxury tax into the team. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592898686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksoft Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 What should the guy have done? Not done whatever was within his means to win because other teams were going to be offended? Hate on baseball for not having a cap, but don't hate the guy for trying to win by getting the players he thought would do just that. Or maybe next time, your team should not play as hard so their opponents don't feel bad for losing. Steinbrenner operated well within the rules and did nothing wrong. Baseball should have a cap, yes, but that wasn't his problem. As a Boston Red Sox fan, I completely agree with you. The man loved to win and he did it at any means necessary. I applaud him for that. It's not his fault that other teams don't want to spend. At the end of the day, small market or big market, winners make money. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/919866-ap-ny-yankees-owner-george-steinbrenner-has-died/#findComment-592902772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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