2010 All Star Game: George Steinbrenner Dies
This morning, the same day as the MLB All-Star Game 2010 is to take place, managing partner and owner of the New York Yankees George Steinbrenner died at approximately 6:30 a.m. He suffered a heart attack at his home and was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Steinbrenner had just turned 80 on July 4th. Steinbrenner along with 13 partners purchased the Yankees from CBS Inc in 1973.
Although Steinbrenner thought he was too busy to be involved with the team at the time, his partners soon learned differently. Steinbrenner's ownership reign of more than 37 years led the Yankees to win 7 World Series titles, 11 pennants and 16 AL East titles, but not without great controversy. Steinbrenner was known for his disagreements with many, he never managed a game but he controlled everything else, as strictly as he was raised. His supporters liked his ruthless winning style, but his enemies blamed him for destroying baseball's spirited stability by escalating player's earnings. View tonight's MLB All Star game 2010 odds with the American League -121 favorites over the National League +111.
"The Boss" as George Steinbrenner was nicknamed, brought about many changes during his time as owner, hiring, firing and even rehiring some managers but there was one constant theme "winning". "Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing," Steinbrenner was fond of saying. "Breathing first, winning next." And win they did, increasing the value of the Yankees more than 100 times the amount they were bought for in ‘73. With that money Steinbrenner was able to offer large sums to get the players he wanted such as Derek Jeter, Reggie Jackson and Alex Rodriguez in hopes to continue to win, yet he also gave anonymously millions of dollars to charities.
"The passing of George Steinbrenner marks the end of an era in New York City baseball history," rival Mets owners said. "George was a larger than life figure and a force in the industry. The rise and success of his teams on the field and in the business marketplace under his leadership are a testament to his skill, drive, and determination." As Steinbrenner's health declined in the past years he spent most of his time in Tampa, Florida, leaving his sons, Hal and Hank, to run the family business, since Hank mostly resembles the same characteristic of his father. Steinbrenner is also survived by his wife, Joan, daughters Jennifer and Jessica and 13 grandchildren. The MLB All Star game 2010 will take place at 8:20pm EST and can be seen on FOX.
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