Did George Steinbrenner own the New York Yankees?

I give them,'" says former Yankees general manager Bob Watson about George Steinbrenner on ESPN Classic's SportsCentury series. George Steinbrenner, who bought the Yankees in 1973, is the most prominent owner in sports. He equates owning the New York Yankees to possessing the Mona Lisa. Both are masterpieces to be savored, not sold.

Who are the Steinbrenners?

The Steinbrenners are an American family of Irish - German descent. The family has owned the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball since George Steinbrenner purchased the franchise in 1973. After George's death, Hal Steinbrenner, his son, became the chairman of the Yankees.

Who was George Michael Steinbrenner III?

George Michael Steinbrenner III (July 4, 1930 – July 13, 2010) was an American businessman who was the principal owner and managing partner of Major League Baseball 's New York Yankees from 1973 until his death in 2010.