Steinbrenner’s legacy: Winning and entertainment

July 13, 2010 by Jess Coleman · Leave a Comment

George Steinbrenner passed away today at the age of 80. Although he hasn’t been running the Yankees for some time now, his legacy will always be remembered. From 1973-2010, Steinbrenner created and maintained the most successful franchise in sports, and it was never done without some entertainment. In the 37 years under Steinbrenner, the Yankees […]

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LeBron situation brings back Manny memories

July 12, 2010 by Tony Lastoria · Leave a Comment

This whole Lebron James saga which played out live on national TV and the internet the past couple of weeks was an eerie reminder for Cleveland fans of the whole Manny Ramirez saga which in its own way played out on TV back in 2000.Â While ESPN may not have been as big then as […]

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