New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning. He was 80 years old.

"It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing," a statement from the Steinbrenner family read.

Steinbrenner led a group of investors that purchased the Yankees on January 3, 1973 from CBS for about $9 million and, despite saying he would not be a hands-on owner, became the exact opposite. Fueled by an incredible desire to win, he helped turn the Yankees around in just a few years.

Since Steinbrenner took control, the Yankees have won seven World Series titles and 11 American League pennants. The club went to the World Series in 1976, just his fourth season of ownership, and captured the first of two straight titles the following year.

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Too bad he croaked - but he didn't "win" 7 world series - he BOUGHT 7 world series. To the dewtriment of the rest of baseball.
Gary O., 2010-07-13 14:52:46

rest in peace
allen, 2010-07-13 14:00:01

The man who ruined baseball is dead. Too bad.
DLO, 2010-07-13 12:51:05

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