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The New York Yankees are once again donning black armbands to mourn the death of one of their own. This time, it’s for Yogi Berra.
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The Yankees are Wearing Black Armbands to Mourn the Death of George Steinbrenner
The New York Yankees are wearing black armbands to mourn the death of their former owner George Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner died on Tuesday at the age of 80. He had been in failing health for some time.
The Yankees released a statement saying that Steinbrenner was “a giant of the game” and that he would be “greatly missed.” The team said that it would wear black armbands for the rest of the season to honor Steinbrenner’s memory.
George Steinbrenner was one of the most successful and controversial owners in Major League Baseball history. He bought the Yankees in 1973 and quickly transformed them into a powerhouse, winning seven World Series titles during his time as owner. Steinbrenner was also known for his brash, quick-tempered personality, and he frequently feuded with players, managers, and reporters.
Despite his sometimes contentious relationship with the media, Steinbrenner was widely respected by those who knew him. He was a generous philanthropist, and many current and former Yankees spoke fondly of him after his death.
George Steinbrenner was the Longest Tenured Owner in Yankees History
George Steinbrenner, the colorful, bombastic former owner of the New York Yankees who resuscitated one of baseball’s most storied franchises, died Tuesday morning. He was 80 years old.
Steinbrenner bought the Yankees in 1973 from CBS for $10 million. Under his leadership, the Yankees became a powerhouse, winning 11 American League pennants and seven World Series titles.
In 2010, Steinbrenner passed the torch to his son Hal, who is now the team’s principal owner.
George Steinbrenner was known for being a hands-on owner, and his fiery temperament often got him into hot water. He wassuspended from baseball twice, once for illegal campaign contributions to Richard Nixon’s 1972 presidential campaign, and again for paying gambler Howard Spira to dig up dirt on star outfielder Dave Winfield.
Despite his controversies, Steinbrenner will go down as one of the greatest owners in sports history. He transformed the Yankees into a global brand and turned Yankee Stadium into a mecca for baseball fans around the world.
George Steinbrenner was a Controversial but Successful Owner
George Steinbrenner, the principal owner of the New York Yankees, died on Tuesday at his home in Tampa, Fla. He was 80.
A towering figure in baseball and in New York City, Steinbrenner was a successful but also controversial owner, known for being hands-on and quick to criticize his players and managers. He was banned from baseball for two years in the early 1990s for making illegal campaign contributions.
He bought the Yankees in 1973 for $10 million and turned them into a dynasty, winning 11 pennants and seven World Series titles. Under his leadership, the Yankees’ value soared, and according to Forbes magazine, the team is now worth $1.6 billion.
Steinbrenner was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.
The Yankees Will Wear Black Armbands for the Rest of the Season
The New York Yankees will wear black armbands for the remainder of the season to honor former Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle, who was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday.
Lidle, 34, was flying his small plane with his flight instructor when it crashed into a Manhattan apartment building. Both men were killed.
The Yankees released the following statement:
“The New York Yankees are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Cory Lidle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
Lidle pitched for the Yankees in 2006 and helped them win the World Series. He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this year.
