George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack - Page 2

BlackDog · 07-13-2010, 12:31 PM

He completely changed the mechanics of pro sports, and not just baseball. The huge player salaries and the subsequent league revenue sharing plans can be directly attributed to him. He made a lot of people very rich.

markem · 07-13-2010, 12:32 PM

Reunited with Billy Martin. RIP for both.

07-13-2010, 12:37 PM

RIP

macsauce13 · 07-13-2010, 12:40 PM

RIP Boss. As a Yankees fan for the last 13 years you were an icon and a staple in that clubhouse! You will be missed by many!

icehog3 · 07-13-2010, 02:26 PM

RIP Mr. Steinbrenner.

The Poet · 07-13-2010, 02:42 PM

Rest in peace, Boss. For every negative thing that could be said of you, two positive ones would need follow to be fair. After failing to acquire your beloved Cleveland Indians, you paid a pittance to CBS for the storied-yet-downtrodden Yankees. Then, despite the fact that you were far from the richest owner in the sport, you built them back into a second dynasty . . . and caught hell for it from the owners and fans of more frugal, less successful teams. Your business sense informed you that one must spend money to make money, and your love of the game gave you the passion to pursue the ultimate goal, again and again and again. Under your ownership the Yankees managed to win more post-season games than most teams have even played, and that is something your detractors cannot take from you.

Thank you, George. You will be missed.

Starscream · 07-13-2010, 03:18 PM

Rest in peace, Mr. Steinbrenner.

shilala · 07-13-2010, 03:39 PM

Prayers to the family, he'll be sorely missed by so many.

kelmac07 · 07-13-2010, 03:49 PM

The Boss will be missed...even from this die hard "Evil Empire hater".

Bubba - NJ · 07-13-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

Rest in peace, Boss. For every negative thing that could be said of you, two positive ones would need follow to be fair. After failing to acquire your beloved Cleveland Indians, you paid a pittance to CBS for the storied-yet-downtrodden Yankees. Then, despite the fact that you were far from the richest owner in the sport, you built them back into a second dynasty . . . and caught hell for it from the owners and fans of more frugal, less successful teams. Your business sense informed you that one must spend money to make money, and your love of the game gave you the passion to pursue the ultimate goal, again and again and again. Under your ownership the Yankees managed to win more post-season games than most teams have even played, and that is something your detractors cannot take from you.

Thank you, George. You will be missed.

I couldn't say it any better , RIP Boss .

07-13-2010, 12:31 PM	#21
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack He completely changed the mechanics of pro sports, and not just baseball. The huge player salaries and the subsequent league revenue sharing plans can be directly attributed to him. He made a lot of people very rich. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

07-13-2010, 12:32 PM	#22
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,641 Trading: (47)	Re: George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack Reunited with Billy Martin. RIP for both. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-13-2010, 12:37 PM	#23
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07-13-2010, 12:40 PM	#24
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack RIP Boss. As a Yankees fan for the last 13 years you were an icon and a staple in that clubhouse! You will be missed by many!

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,650 Trading: (60)	Re: George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack RIP Mr. Steinbrenner. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack Rest in peace, Boss. For every negative thing that could be said of you, two positive ones would need follow to be fair. After failing to acquire your beloved Cleveland Indians, you paid a pittance to CBS for the storied-yet-downtrodden Yankees. Then, despite the fact that you were far from the richest owner in the sport, you built them back into a second dynasty . . . and caught hell for it from the owners and fans of more frugal, less successful teams. Your business sense informed you that one must spend money to make money, and your love of the game gave you the passion to pursue the ultimate goal, again and again and again. Under your ownership the Yankees managed to win more post-season games than most teams have even played, and that is something your detractors cannot take from you. Thank you, George. You will be missed.

07-13-2010, 03:18 PM	#27
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack Rest in peace, Mr. Steinbrenner. __________________ Insert quote here.

07-13-2010, 03:39 PM	#28
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack Prayers to the family, he'll be sorely missed by so many. __________________

07-13-2010, 03:49 PM	#29
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: George Steinbrenner Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack The Boss will be missed...even from this die hard "Evil Empire hater". __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"