The biography of one of the most controversial figures in sports:
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner
For 34 years, he berated his players and tormented Yankees
managers and employees. He played fast and loose with the rules,
and twice could have gone to jail. He was banned from baseball for
life--but was allowed back in the game. Yet George Steinbrenner
also built the New York Yankees from a mediocre team into the
greatest sports franchise in America. The Yankees won ten pennants
and six World Series during his tenure. Now acclaimed sportswriter
and "New York Times" bestselling author Peter Golenbock tells the
fascinating story of ""The Boss,"" from his Midwestern childhood
through his decades-long ownership of the Yankees-the longest in
the team's history.Draws on more than a hundred interviews with
those who have known George Steinbrenner throughout his life to
tell the complete story of ""The Boss"" and his long tenure as
owner of the New York YankeesGets inside Steinbrenner's countless
manager hirings and firings, from Billy Martin to Joe Torre; the
legendary feuds and hard feelings involving famous figures such as
Yogi Berra and Dave Winfield; and the ever-spiraling players'
salariesCovers the astute business deals that transformed the
Yankees from a $10 million franchise into a powerhouse worth over
$1 billion todayWritten by Peter Golenbock, one of the nation's
best-known sports authors and the author of five "New York Times"
bestsellers, including "Number 1" with Billy Martin and "The Bronx
Zoo" with Sparky Lyle
Packed with drama, insight, and fascinating front-office
details, "George" is essential reading for baseball fans and anyone
who loves a terrific story well told.
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