Steinbrenner’s Reign Is Over.

( Zell's Pinstripe Blog ) Hal Steinbrenner will now take over the day-to-day operations of the New York Yankees from owner Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Hal turns 40-years-old on Dec. 3.   George Steinbrenner Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next. —George M. Steinbrenner III Who would have thought it? George Steinbrenner—a wealthy shipping businessman would become one of the most controversial sports figures in history. A guy that everyone thought knew nothing about baseball delivered ten pennants and six World Series titles during his tenure. You either loved him or you hated him. He was exiled from baseball and was brought back. He changed free agency, salaries, and the business of baseball. He restored a dynasty and fired his manager 22 times as  owner. He issued a head and facial hair policy, was involved in thoroughbred horse racing, appeared on Seinfeld , and beer and credit card ... (link)