George Steinbrenner dead at 80...Jerry vid added
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"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." - Steinbrenner.
I found it impossible to not root for a guy like George.
I found it impossible to not root for a guy like George.
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Jerry Jones is on sports center now talking about Steinbrenner.
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Jerry Comments On Steinbrenner's Passing
Posted by nickeatman at 7/13/2010 1:11 PM CDT on truebluefanclub.com
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, who has often been compared to the polarizing Yankees boss, was saddened by the passing of George Steinbrenner, who died at the age of 80 Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack.
"First and foremost this man was a winner," Jones said in a statement."From a person with my perspective, he was an inspiration in the area of doing everything possible - within the rules - to win."
"George redefined professional sports ownership with his vision, his ability to build a champion and a passionate approach that lifted the visibility and popularity of his franchise and his sport. From an interest level, baseball was always better when the profile and the performance of the New York Yankees was at a high level, and George always made sure that was the case."
Steinbrenner, who first bought the Yankees in 1973, was a part of seven World Series championships and 11 American League pennants. He's probably known more for his quick-tempered personality, which often led to disputes and confrontations with his own players and managers.
Whether you agreed with his personality or not, his body of work alone was impressive enough and certainly well respected, not just in baseball.
"I admired his willingness to promote and support all sports at all levels," Jones continued. "I appreciated his understanding of the invaluable asset of involving his family in the management of the Yankees. I took pride in calling him a friend, an advisor, an inspiration and later, a business partner."
"We have lost a true leader in sports - someone who not only saw the big picture but helped create the scene on the canvas."
-Nick Eatman
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ESPN VIDEO: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5376765
Posted by nickeatman at 7/13/2010 1:11 PM CDT on truebluefanclub.com
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, who has often been compared to the polarizing Yankees boss, was saddened by the passing of George Steinbrenner, who died at the age of 80 Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack.
"First and foremost this man was a winner," Jones said in a statement."From a person with my perspective, he was an inspiration in the area of doing everything possible - within the rules - to win."
"George redefined professional sports ownership with his vision, his ability to build a champion and a passionate approach that lifted the visibility and popularity of his franchise and his sport. From an interest level, baseball was always better when the profile and the performance of the New York Yankees was at a high level, and George always made sure that was the case."
Steinbrenner, who first bought the Yankees in 1973, was a part of seven World Series championships and 11 American League pennants. He's probably known more for his quick-tempered personality, which often led to disputes and confrontations with his own players and managers.
Whether you agreed with his personality or not, his body of work alone was impressive enough and certainly well respected, not just in baseball.
"I admired his willingness to promote and support all sports at all levels," Jones continued. "I appreciated his understanding of the invaluable asset of involving his family in the management of the Yankees. I took pride in calling him a friend, an advisor, an inspiration and later, a business partner."
"We have lost a true leader in sports - someone who not only saw the big picture but helped create the scene on the canvas."
-Nick Eatman
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ESPN VIDEO: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5376765
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Wasn't a big fan but RIP.
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Rampage;3457970 said:
Wow...stop being bitter.
U mad?
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What do you say about George Steinbrenner?
It's hard to explain what Steinbrenner was to NY. When Steinbrenner took over the Yankees, the Yankees were not the Yankees of today. They were the Bronx Zoo and they were not winners. Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CBS in 73 and at the time, the Yankees were not good. CBS bought the Yankees in 64 and by 66, the Yankees were dead last in AL. That had not happened since 1912 and it didn't change till Steinbrenner bought the team. In 76, the Yankees once again, won the World Series. To understand Steinbrenner, you have to understand New York at the time. The Vietnam War had just ended, the economy was not great and New York was not the Great team or City it had been in the past. New Yorkers needed Steinbrenner and Steinbrenner needed New York. It was truly a love hate relationship. George Steinbrenner was not a popular guy in NY in those early years but the City would grow to love him. Little known fact about Steinbrenner, he was an Ohio State guy. He was a graduate assistant to Woody Hayes, Legendary Coach of The Ohio State Football Team, back in the day. He also coached Football himself at Northwestern and Purdue. His first team was the Cleveland Pipers of the ABL. His coach was John McClendon, the first Black Head Coach in professional basketball. Above all else, Steinbrenner was New York and New York was Steinbrenner. Love him or hate him, I think we have to agree that you must respect him and what he was.
RIP George Michael Steinbrenner.
It's hard to explain what Steinbrenner was to NY. When Steinbrenner took over the Yankees, the Yankees were not the Yankees of today. They were the Bronx Zoo and they were not winners. Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CBS in 73 and at the time, the Yankees were not good. CBS bought the Yankees in 64 and by 66, the Yankees were dead last in AL. That had not happened since 1912 and it didn't change till Steinbrenner bought the team. In 76, the Yankees once again, won the World Series. To understand Steinbrenner, you have to understand New York at the time. The Vietnam War had just ended, the economy was not great and New York was not the Great team or City it had been in the past. New Yorkers needed Steinbrenner and Steinbrenner needed New York. It was truly a love hate relationship. George Steinbrenner was not a popular guy in NY in those early years but the City would grow to love him. Little known fact about Steinbrenner, he was an Ohio State guy. He was a graduate assistant to Woody Hayes, Legendary Coach of The Ohio State Football Team, back in the day. He also coached Football himself at Northwestern and Purdue. His first team was the Cleveland Pipers of the ABL. His coach was John McClendon, the first Black Head Coach in professional basketball. Above all else, Steinbrenner was New York and New York was Steinbrenner. Love him or hate him, I think we have to agree that you must respect him and what he was.
RIP George Michael Steinbrenner.
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bbgun;3458435 said:
True, but it was still a Zoo. Prior to George taking over, fans would storm the field, people were a bit over the top in the stands and the product on the field reflected it. The term may have been coined later in the decade but the real life Zoo was alive and well in New York in the early to mid 70s.
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bbgun;3459001 said:
Yeah, I got it. I know the story. However, and this can not be denied, the Bronx Zoo is a very apt description of what the fan base was like during those early 70s years. The Bronx Zoo has been used as a marketing tool to describe the Martin, Jackson, Munson era. I simply used it to describe what the General New York fan base was like at the time. Doesn't matter, this was never intended to be a pissing match. I miss spoke by using the discription and you have my apology.
RIP Mr Steinbrenner