Whether you love him or hate him, George Steinbrenner has had a
bigger impact on baseball than any other team owner in history.
Under Steinbrenner's autocratic reign, the New York Yankees have
won 7 World Series Championships and 11 Pennants on 3,364 Wins.
Before his passing, "The Boss" definitely restored the Yankees to
being the most dominant, dynastic team in baseball. However, this
return to greatness is one which has often raised the ire of
detractors, brought forth outcries of a bloated payroll, and gave
birth to criticisms of Steinbrenner's questionable business
practices. What better way to chronicle this truly unique baseball
life, than through the words of the men who worked with
Steinbrenner, through the first-hand statements of those who feuded
with him, and even through the many, unforgettable, often
impassioned, and sometimes brash quotes of Steinbrenner himself
over his many years as the head honcho of this New York baseball
institution? This book captures the life of this legendary team
owner without the bias of a biographer or sports reporter. The
opinions in this volume come directly from those involved in the
championships, the public fights, and the monumental deals. Ever
want to know what past-enemies Billy Martin, Yogi Berra, and Dave
Winfield thought of their feuds with Steinbrenner? Want to know
what Don Mattingly had to say following Steinbrenner's passing?
Topics discussed range from Big Stein's suspension and subsequent
"lifetime ban" from baseball; to his famous Seinfeld "appearances,"
to Steinbrenner candidly commenting on his own flaws; to the
appreciation of those he's helped over the years; to Steinbrenner's
views on business, life philosophy, and charity; to criticisms of
those he's scorned, to the numerous comments on his legacy from
managers (Joe Torre, Lou Piniella, Joe Girardi), politicians (Bill
Clinton, Rudy Giuliani), and current and former players (Derek
Jeter, Wade Boggs, Darryl Strawberry, & many more). For an
unbiased take on his life, Steinbrenner's stats as an owner are
also crunched to give a factual perspective of his reign.
Steinbrenner's quotes cover such wide and interesting topics as
Watergate, Pete Rose, Locker-Room Double Standards, Reggie Jackson,
Alex Rodriguez, Yankee Tradition, Buying Championships, The Pine
Tar Incident, General George S. Patton, His Alleged Fist-Fight with
2 Dodger Fans, and On How He'd Like to Be Remembered.
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