Why Famous:During his 37-year ownership from 1973 to his death in July 2010, the longest in club history, the Yankees earned seven World Series titles and 11 pennants.
His outspokenness and role in driving up player salaries made him one of the sport's most controversial figures. He had a tendency to meddle in daily on-field decisions, and to hire and fire managers.
Born: July 4, 1930 Birthplace:Rocky River, Ohio, USA
1990-07-30 George Steinbrenner is forced by Commissioner of Baseball Fay Vincent to resign as principal partner of NY Yankees
1990-08-20 George Steinbrenner steps down as NY Yankee owner
1991-12-10 Howard Spira sentenced to 2½ years in prison for trying to extort money from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner
1992-04-24 George Steinbrenner drops his suits against baseball
1992-07-24 Faye Vincent reinstates Yankee owner George Steinbrenner (eff 3/1/93)
1993-03-01 New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner is reinstated as general partner of the team; banned because of his relationship with convicted gambler Howie Spira
1997-05-14 Baseball's Executive Council suspends NY Yank owner George Steinbrenner
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