Obituary of George Steinbrenner

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George Steinbrenner

George Steinbrenner (born July 4th, 1930 in Rocky River, Ohio) was a Businessperson who was best known as the owner and the former principal executive of the New York Yankees. George died on July 13th, 2010 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack. He was 80 years old.

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George Steinbrenner Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Steinbrenner, George
    • Common Name: George Steinbrenner
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Rocky River, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: July 04, 1930
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Occupation: Businessperson
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Jif Peanut Butter
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

    George's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: George Michael Steinbrenner III
    • Father: Henry G. Steinbrenner II
    • Mother: Rita Haley
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Elizabeth Joan Zieg (married 1956-2010, his death)
    • Son(s):
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jessica Steinbrenner
      • Jennifer Steinbrenner-Swindal

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 13 2010 at age 80
  • Place: Tampa, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: Buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Trinity, Florida

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonAmerican Born on July 4th Born in 1930 Born in Ohio Died in 2010 Died at age 80 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn about how many hot dogs I had."

"Someone asked me, if I were stranded on a desert island what book would I bring... 'How to Build a Boat.'"

"All cartoon characters and fables must be exaggeration, caricatures. It is the very nature of fantasy and fable. "

"You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow"

"If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you."

"You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection."

"It's a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young."

"George Steinbrenner, the founder andchairman of the New York Yankees, was killed in a plane crash on January 15, 1995. (V)"

"George Steinbrenner was a pioneer, a leader, and a visionary whose legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"George Steinbrenner was a successful businessman who is best known for being the owner of the New York Yankees, but unfortunately passed away after a long career in baseball. (V)"

Is Mr. George Steinbrenner still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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