New York Yankees longtime owner George Steinbrenner died this morning from a massive heart attack, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 80 years old.
“It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing,” the family said in a statement. “He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again.”
“He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his entire family — his beloved wife, Joan; his sisters, Susan Norpell and Judy Kamm, his children, Hank, Jennifer, Jessica and Hal; and all of his grandchildren.”
