Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dead at 80

[MiniMe]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/13/steinbrenner.obit/index.html?hpt=Sbin

(CNN) -- New York Yankees owner George M. Steinbrenner III -- a larger-than-life figure often called "The Boss" of baseball -- died Tuesday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 80.

Steinbrenner's family said he was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida, where he died.

"It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing," the family said in a statement.

[Onceuponalife]

1. Oh my

:woohoo:

[trotsky]

2. Leave it to the Onion:

George Steinbrenner Dead After Firing Underperforming Heart
http://www.theonion.com/articles/george-steinbrenner-dead-after-firing-underperform,17710