George Steinbrenner

George Michael Steinbrenner III (born July 4, 1930 in Rocky River, Ohio), often known as "The Boss", is the principal owner of the New York Yankees. He used to own an interest in the New Jersey Nets and the New Jersey Devils. His outspokenness and role in driving up player salaries have made him one of baseball's more controversial figures, though his willingness to spend to build the club (and its postseason success since 1976) have earned him grudging respect from some baseball executives.

Quotes about Steinbrenner

• "There's nothing more limited than a limited partner in the Yankees."
• :— the late sports executive John McMullen, who owned a minority interest in the Steinbrenner Yankees before taking over the Houston Astros and later, the New Jersey Devils
• "George Steinbrenner is the center of evil in the universe."
• :— actor (and Boston Red Sox fan) Ben Affleck
• "What the hell did you trade Jay Buhner for!?"
• :— Seinfeld character Frank Costanza, George's father, when he learns that his son might be dead. (Buhner was traded to the Seattle Mariners for Ken Phelps.)