"George Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning of a massive heart attack. According to The New York Daily News Steinbrenner died at approximately 6:30 a.m. in Tampa. Steinbrenner's family issued the following statement: "It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla. at age 80." Steinbrenner, who had been the Yankees owner since 1973, saw New York win 11 American League pennants and seven World Series titles under his leadership. He had given his sons, Hal and Hank, day-to-day control of the team in 2007 (WEEI)."
You would think I would be really pumped about this, but I am kind of sad. It's like the Emperor from Star Wars dying. Yea, everyone's happy, but it was awesome to hate someone so much.
"You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your fuckin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy." - Scarface
I had this same feeling when Bettis retired from the NFL. I should've been pumped, because I hated him more then any other football player, but I have to admit I miss him, since it gave me someone to hate on.
Anyways, George was like a cartoon character, and even though he made a mockery of the MLB with this crazy payrolls I have to admit I will miss him.
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