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R.I.P George Steinbrenner: The Most Influential Man in Yankees History

January 3, 1973 George Michael Steinbrenner, and minority group of partners, purchased the New York Yankees.

From the time he took control of the team to the time of his death, Steinbrenner has never shied away from the spotlight. He brought the team back to the dominance the franchise prided themselves on.

Steinbrenner's 30 years of ownership were dominating. It makes him not only the best owner in baseball history, but also the most influential man in Yankees history.

Many men have donned the Yankees pinstripes.

Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter and the list goes on with famous and Hall of Famers. None of them effected the team as George Steinbrenner did.

Steinbrenner won his first of seven World Series titles ...

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