Quotes About George Steinbrenner

I had the good fortune to call George Steinbrenner both partner and friend.

The owner of the New York Yankees, Mr. George Steinbrenner who I had the greatest respect for, I want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to win that special ring in 1996.

I was often misquoted. I was supportive of my managers, even though they all may not think so.

The owner of the New York Yankees, Mr. George Steinbrenner who I had the greatest respect for, I want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to win that special ring in 1996.

It was the class and dignity which he led his life that made him part of all of us. I will forever treasure the close friendship we shared over the years.

George Steinbrenner forever changed baseball and hopefully someday we will see him honored in baseball's Hall of Fame as one of the great figures in the history of sports.

For years, I advised George Steinbrenner to get out of town because he dishonored my hometown with his bullying and bombast.

I was a Yankee fan until 1981. That was the year the Yankees were two up on the Dodgers and lost four straight. And George Steinbrenner apologized to the city.

And Bill Virdon, the incumbent manager, maintained all the charm and charisma of an old man's nut sack. Martin knew too well that somewhere, George Steinbrenner was watching and listening.

I met the real George Steinbrenner on only one occasion when he actually came and played himself on an episode of 'Seinfeld.' He seemed to really enjoy himself. I did not get to know him, but the fact that he allowed himself and his beloved team to be satirized on our show is an indication to me of his true character.