George and Bob are Gone.
A legend has passed in our baseball community. New York Yankee owner George Steinbrenner, dead at the age of 80.
He took over the Yankee dynasty around 1973 and brought them seven championships throughout the years. There was never a dull moment, especially with the escapades of manager Billy Martin who was always fired and rehired. “Once a yankee, always a yankee”, was the oft repeated saying.
I thought he was a straight shooter who ran his club the way he determined was best. Rest in peace, George.
In the local scene, ex Red Wing player, Bob Probert passed away recently at the age of 45. Many of us remember him fondly, especially all the fights he had as a player here. Thanks for the memories Bob.
I met ” The Boss ” when i lived in Tampa, i was working at the same men’s
clothing store where he bought his clothes. I had some oppurtunities to talk
with him, and John is right he was straight shooter, if he didn’t like you, or
something, he told you…
Im stealing this from John….Keep fighting with Billy….
As for Bob Probert, we all remember him, and his fighting, but i don’t forget
what kind of force he was in front of the net…
FOREVER A RED WING….Rest easy…
Comment by Chip — July 15, 2010 @ 9:16 am
No one ran any sports team like George Steinbrenner. When he hired you or signed you on as a player, you knew what you were in for. Whether that meant cutting your hair or constantly fighting to keep your job, you knew where you stood with GS because he told you! To buy a team for $8 million and turn it into the billion dollar dynasty it is today says something of the Steinbrenner family. God bless George and my heartfelt condolences go to the family. (This DOES NOT mean I am a Yankee fan…. Oh No far from it!!)
Comment by KevfromtheManKave — July 15, 2010 @ 10:22 am
Yes he was something else. the yankees was a dynasty to this day. It was always like a circus with him, Martin, Reggie, Munson, Pinella and all those other unique Yankee players.
Comment by ed — July 15, 2010 @ 8:06 pm
he did alot for the yankees and baseball. Good show. Keep it up.
Comment by larry — July 15, 2010 @ 11:18 pm
Yes they alwasy had drama during those Martin/steinbrenner years. What an easier time it was. John good job on your 2 for 2 predictions on the World cup winner and the Tigers taking 2 from the twins last weekend. You have any good lotto number picks.
Comment by james — July 16, 2010 @ 2:44 pm
Well James if I had those lotto picks I would gladly share them with all, because I am sure there is enough to go around. Thanks for the post.
Comment by john — July 17, 2010 @ 10:44 am
lol thanks
Comment by james — July 18, 2010 @ 4:48 pm
probie could fight with the best.
Comment by ken — July 19, 2010 @ 7:38 pm
Yes he could.
Comment by john — July 25, 2010 @ 10:03 pm