The biography of one of the most controversial figures in sports: New
York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner
For 34 years, he berated his players and tormented Yankees managers and
employees. He played fast and loose with the rules, and twice could have
gone to jail. He was banned from baseball for life--but was allowed back
in the game. Yet George Steinbrenner also built the New York Yankees
from a mediocre team into the greatest sports franchise in America. The
Yankees won ten pennants and six World Series during his tenure. Now
acclaimed sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author Peter
Golenbock tells the fascinating story of The Boss, from his Midwestern
childhood through his decades-long ownership of the Yankees-the longest
in the team's history.
- Draws on more than a hundred interviews with those who have known
George Steinbrenner throughout his life to tell the complete story of
The Boss and his long tenure as owner of the New York Yankees
- Gets inside Steinbrenner's countless manager hirings and firings, from
Billy Martin to Joe Torre; the legendary feuds and hard feelings
involving famous figures such as Yogi Berra and Dave Winfield; and the
ever-spiraling players' salaries
- Covers the astute business deals that transformed the Yankees from a
$10 million franchise into a powerhouse worth over $1 billion today
- Written by Peter Golenbock, one of the nation's best-known sports
authors and the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including
Number 1 with Billy Martin and The Bronx Zoo with Sparky Lyle
Packed with drama, insight, and fascinating front-office details,
George is essential reading for baseball fans and anyone who loves a
terrific story well told.
