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07-13-2010, 11:37 AM
The following is the statement released this morning from the family of George M. Steinbrenner III on the passing of Yankees Principal Owner/Chairperson George M. Steinbrenner III.
"It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80.
"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."
Mr. Steinbrenner recently celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4.
Funeral arrangements will be private. There will be an additional public service with details to be announced at a later date.
Steinbrenner, has been the owner of the Yankees since 1973. The Yankees won 11 pennants and seven World Series titles during his tenure.
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"It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80.
"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."
Mr. Steinbrenner recently celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4.
Funeral arrangements will be private. There will be an additional public service with details to be announced at a later date.
Steinbrenner, has been the owner of the Yankees since 1973. The Yankees won 11 pennants and seven World Series titles during his tenure.
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New York Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies At Age 80 - by Strikeout King - 07-13-2010, 11:37 AM
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