NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees say owner George Steinbrenner has died. He was 80.
Spokesman Howard Rubenstein said he died early Tuesday. He had a heart attack, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida, and died at about 6:30 a.m, a person close to the owner told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not disclosed those details.
Steinbrenner, who celebrated his birthday on July 4, had been in fragile health for several years.
Flags were immediately lowered to half-staff at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees' spring training complex. The Yankees say many employees there were in tears.
The death comes two days after the team's beloved public-address announcer Bob Sheppard died at 99.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
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George Steinbrenner
Steinbrenner, who celebrated his birthday on July 4, had been in fragile health for several years.
Flags were immediately lowered to half-staff at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees' spring training complex. The Yankees say many employees there were in tears.
The death comes two days after the team's beloved public-address announcer Bob Sheppard died at 99.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
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