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George Steinbrenner dead after massive heart attack
[Updated at 9:58 a.m.] New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has died, Steinbrenner's spokesman said.
“It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing," a statement from his family said. "“He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his entire family – his beloved wife, Joan; his sisters, Susan Norpell and Judy Kamm, his children, Hank, Jennifer, Jessica and Hal; and all of his grandchildren.
“He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again.”
The team has seven World Series trophies – 1977, '78, '96, '98, '99, 2000 and '09 earned under Steinbrenner's ownership since 1973.
"Owning the Yankees," Steinbrenner once said, "is like owning the Mona Lisa."
[Posted at 9:29 a.m.] New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has suffered a massive heart attack, according to CNN affiliate reports.
Steinbrenner was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital in Tampa, Florida, and his condition is not known, the station reported.
Steinbrenner turned 80 on July 4.
The team has seven World Series trophies – 1977, '78, '96, '98, '99, 2000 and '09 earned under Steinbrenner's ownership since 1973.
Steinbrenner is the longest-tenured owner in Major League Baseball, having served as principal owner since purchasing the club on Jan.3, 1973, according to the Yankees website. Over that time, the Yankees have won 11 American League pennants.
Steinbrenner has been in failing health in recent years and his son Hal is the managing partner of the team.
Steinbrenner bought the Yankees for $10 million and under his ownership they have become the most valuable team in U.S. professional sports, with Forbes.com estimating its value at over one-billion dollars.
He also was suspended from baseball twice, once after being indicted for allegedly making illegal campaign contributions to Richard Nixon, and once after paying a gambler to dig up dirt on one of his own players, Dave Winfield.
This story is developing. We'll bring you the latest information as we get it.
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quit buiding it up! and come back down to earth..we all hope the guy gets better, but this is typical of immature,spoiled, celebrity worship news media,
Yeah, that's why he corrected himself one minute after the original post.
Well wishes from Red Sox Nation..
PJ now you have class thank you from a Yankee and Steinbrenner fan
Reports in Tampa say he has passed away.
He's passed away...we just heard here in Tampa. God Bless him
TMZ is reporting that he died last night...
no its because he is dead. He died
The man is dead now,RIP Yankee
AP reporting that Mr. Steinbrenner has rounded third and his headed home. This according to a close friend. If correct, so long, George.
Or maybe it's because he owns the NY Yankees......!
He already died..CNN missed the boat on this story!
My condolences to the Steinbrenner Family and the New York Yankees
RIP
He has contributed so much to the Tampa area. He built the Yankees spring training stadium with private money. Wow, what a novel idea; free enterprise investing to earn a return all without holding the taxpaying public hostage.
CBS is reporting that he has died