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Could George have made it anywhere?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by HumanTouch

Excellent article by Joe Nocera from The New York Times about George Steinbrenner’s business affairs. “Would Mr. Steinbrenner have been as successful if he had owned his hometown Indians rather than the storied New York Yankees? Or was his success … Continue reading →

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The Yankees’ Boss remembered

Posted on July 14, 2010 by HumanTouch

“In the end, though, the only figure in the history of the Yankees who was bigger than life this way was Babe Ruth. All the good and bad. Strengths and weaknesses. Swings and misses. The old Stadium was the House … Continue reading →

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Last calzone for Big Stein

Posted on July 13, 2010 by HumanTouch

Unexpected, but not entirely surprising, is today’s passing of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. As one who was just 20 when Steinbrenner bought the Yankees (and who was 9 when they won their last World Series prior to his … Continue reading →

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