George Michael Steinbrenner III (July 4, 1930July 13, 2010) was an American
businessman who was the principal owner and managing partner of
Major League Baseball's
New York Yankees. During Steinbrenner's 37-year ownership from 1973 to his death in July 2010, the longest in club history, the Yankees earned seven
World Series titles and 11
pennants. His outspokenness and role in driving up player salaries made him one of the sport's most controversial figures. Steinbrenner was also involved in the
Great Lakes and
Gulf Coast shipping industry.