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Boss: 'This one is especially sweet'

 
Deep into the early-morning hours at Yankee Stadium, the video screen still glowed from center field: "Boss, This Is For You." The Yankees' 27th World Series title was dedicated to George M. Steinbrenner, whose relentless thirst for victory had fueled the organization's charge since his purchase of the franchise in 1973. (link)

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