George: The Poor Little Rich Boy Who Built the Yankee Empire Contributor(s): Golenbock, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470392193 ISBN-13: 9780470392195 Publisher: Trade Paper Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: The definitive biography of former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner takes an in-depth look at the life of this notorious man and his role in building the greatest sports franchise in America. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Sports - Biography & Autobiography | Business |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2009009695 |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" (1.55 lbs) 389 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Locality - New York, N.Y. - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The biography of one of the most controversial figures in sports: New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner For 34 years, he berated his players and tormented Yankees managers and employees. He played fast and loose with the rules, and twice could have gone to jail. He was banned from baseball for life--but was allowed back in the game. Yet George Steinbrenner also built the New York Yankees from a mediocre team into the greatest sports franchise in America. The Yankees won ten pennants and six World Series during his tenure. Now acclaimed sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author Peter Golenbock tells the fascinating story of ""The Boss,"" from his Midwestern childhood through his decades-long ownership of the Yankees-the longest in the team's history.
Packed with drama, insight, and fascinating front-office details, George is essential reading for baseball fans and anyone who loves a terrific story well told. |