The Boss 1930 – 2010

I am definitely not a Yankees fan.  But I do appreciate George Steinbrenner, aka The Boss, for a few reasons. 

I appreciate his vision in business.  He had the vision to revitalize his dad’s struggling shipping company by redirecting it’s focus (from ore to grain).  He had the vision to buy a lowly baseball team from CBS for 8.8 million and then turn it into an empire that is now worth 1.5 BILLION!  

I appreciate his generosity.  He donated large amounts of money to the Tampa area for museums and parks.  He donated 1 million dollars to the memorial fund that was set up after the Virginia Tech Shootings.   And being from Ohio, he funded the Ohio State Marching Band for years…just to name a few.

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Lastly, I appreciate his sense of humor.   Prime example of this, Seinfeld.  To be mocked on National TV and to take it in stride.  That shows you are confident and have a great sense of humor. 

So, here’s to you George.