George Steinbrenner Dead at 80
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:55 am
A person close to George Steinbrenner says the Yankees owner died Tuesday morning, the Associated Press reported.
Steinbrenner had been hospitalized in serious condition after suffering a massive heart attack. Steinbrenner, who celebrated his 80th birthday, reportedly was taken to a Tampa, Fla., hospital by emergency crews Monday night.
Steinbrenner, who purchased the Yankees in 1973, won 11 American League pennants and seven World Series championships while directing the team. He turned over the day-to-day operations of the organization to his two sons in November 2008 due to his failing health.
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Steinbrenner had been hospitalized in serious condition after suffering a massive heart attack. Steinbrenner, who celebrated his 80th birthday, reportedly was taken to a Tampa, Fla., hospital by emergency crews Monday night.
Steinbrenner, who purchased the Yankees in 1973, won 11 American League pennants and seven World Series championships while directing the team. He turned over the day-to-day operations of the organization to his two sons in November 2008 due to his failing health.
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