George Steinbrenner (1930-2010): Life In PHOTOS

First Posted: 07/13/10 12:16 PM ET   Updated: 05/25/11 06:05 PM ET

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died this morning, Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the age of 80. Steinbrenner suffered from a heart attack and passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla.

"He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports," his family said in a statement. "He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again."

Steinbrenner was known for saying, "Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing."

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On January 3, 1973, Steinbrenner led a group of investors who purchased the Yankees from CBS for $8.8 million.
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humuhumunukunukuapuaa said on 13 Tuesday 2010 pm31 12:12 pm:
Can you name another MLB team owner? Me neither.
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New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died this morning, Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the age of 80. Steinbrenner suffered from a heart attack and passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla...
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died this morning, Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the age of 80. Steinbrenner suffered from a heart attack and passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla...
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Balzac
636 Fans
08:14 PM on 07/18/2010
George Steinbrenner sure helped build a great ball club. He will be missed.
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spartanmom
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71 Fans
09:16 PM on 07/17/2010
Wounded Warrior Project paid their respects via Facebook.
Evidently GS was a big supporter and went out of his way for veterans.
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Hysterian68
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07:53 PM on 07/13/2010
RIP George. We loved your nastiness and love of winning. I hope the good Lord doesn't hold it against you.
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Marichu
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06:48 PM on 07/13/2010
Many may remember George Steinbrenner as a larger than life businessman, entrepreneur, and owner of the Yankees, but here in the Tampa Bay area he is also remembered for his philanthropic work, his kindness and generosity and community spirit.
The best legacy to be remembered by.
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lastshot54
Huh?
189 Fans
06:17 PM on 07/13/2010
Heaven may be a rude awakening.
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platanoman
Be sincere; be brief; be seated.
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05:58 PM on 07/13/2010
R.I.P. Boss
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SoCalDemo
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05:40 PM on 07/13/2010
Do I see junk through his raised arm? It is a locker room.
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Vinlander
88 Fans
05:32 PM on 07/13/2010
I just hope he doesn't lose his cool when he finds our God is a Dodgers Fan
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Bruce vain
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05:28 PM on 07/13/2010
Sorry to hear this..call him what ya want..Winner is one word!
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floodmfx
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05:22 PM on 07/13/2010
I live in the Tampa area. His impact in this area is amazing.

The Children's Trauma Ward at St Joseph's Hospital is all him.
His donations to education in the area led to the creation of George Steinbrenner HS.
He single-handedly saved the Tampa Orchestra. And so much more.

His generous contributions to some many things is more than can be listed.
And he did all of this not seeking any publicity for his philanthropy.
He didnt care what people thought, he just did want he thought was right.

Rest in Peace, Mr Steinbrenner -
the people of Tampa Bay will miss you !!
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Riley73
66 Fans
05:07 PM on 07/13/2010
Good grief!
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alleykat444
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04:57 PM on 07/13/2010
George,

Will you send the winning jackpot lottery numbers to me????
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RefreshingTaste
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676 Fans
04:26 PM on 07/13/2010
How odd he dies the day after legendary Yankees announcer Bob Sheppard dies.
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TakeTheCanolis
74 Fans
05:34 PM on 07/13/2010
Two days to be exact.
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MentalLapse
29 Fans
04:24 PM on 07/13/2010
George you got what you wanted last year a world series title. You were the greatest owner a fan could possibly have in a sports team.

George wasn't like the rest of the cheap owners who didn't invest it's profits back into the team.

RIP George
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gtjs289
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04:21 PM on 07/13/2010
like him or not, it is refreshing as a sports fan to see an owner who will do whatever it takes to make the team a winner. RIP George
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