Shortline Bus Posted July 20, 2010 Share #26 Posted July 20, 2010 One of my favorite Steinbrenner stories was back in the 80's and the Yankees had gotten knocked out in the playoffs. The very next day in Tampa Bay at the Yankee offices the very first person that George sees which was a receptionist,she says good morning Mr. Steinbrenner and he replies back..."You're fired."....she starts crying and it took other people that were working with her at the time to calm her down and they eventually convinced George not to fire her. He was so mad at the time that he probably would have fired any Yankee employee within his sight,lol. George hated to lose even in a meaningless spring training game. I had tears in my eyes when I read that George passed away. Sure he had many enemies but they were outnumbered by his loyal fans 10-1. RIP: The Boss:cry: The "Cupons' as Grand Concourse calls them aka the Wilpons the current Mets Owners could take a page from George(taken aside the above incident Locomotion talked about :cool:)on how to make Mets a serious World Series Contender every year. This may sound crazy but as a little boy in 1980's I was thought and pictured George as a Big Man(Steinbrenner was I think 6 ft 2-3 inches)version of "Cosmo Spacely" the bipolar boss of the "jetsons' as well. Just being honest guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJC Posted July 26, 2010 Share #27 Posted July 26, 2010 it's too bad he only care about $$$$...he could've at least save some part of the old YS like gate 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted July 26, 2010 Share #28 Posted July 26, 2010 it's too bad he only care about $$$$...he could've at least save some part of the old YS like gate 2. BJC have you not heard the news and tens of millions especially in recent years to charities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJC Posted July 27, 2010 Share #29 Posted July 27, 2010 You're not seeing my point...I'll end it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted August 24, 2010 Share #30 Posted August 24, 2010 Sorry for bumping this thread but the "Boss' will be honored again. It will be on Sept. 20 prior to game vs. the Rays. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/08/24/steinbrenner-monument-to-be-unveiled/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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