HANK STEINBRENNER IS DEAD

No one could every figure the guy out. He just seemed like a crotchety dude who thought he knew how to run a baseball team, and he always put his foot in his mouth or was really, really outspoken and that just pissed everyone off.  But the truth of the matter is, you never want to see anyone pass away because everyone has family and so did Hank.

Today is a sad day for the New York Yankees and for the Steinbrenner family. Hank Steinbrenner, one of George's sons and the general partner and co-chairman of the Yankees has died.

The New York Post writes:

"Hank Steinbrenner... died early Tuesday morning due to a lengthy illness at his Clearwater, Fla. residence surrounded by family members. He was 63.

According to a source the cause of death was not COVID-19. Steinbrenner was in his 13th year as general partner and 11th as co-chairperson."

Yahoo Sports writes:

Steinbrenner was known to be outspoken and colorful character when he was involved with the team. Back in 2008 he called Red Sox Nation “a bunch of bull----.” 

"That was a creation of the Red Sox and ESPN, which is filled with Red Sox fans,” he told the New York Times’ Play magazine, via ESPN. 

"Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order." 

That was the fire that was Hank.  God love him.  Today, it was announced that he has passed away. A sad day for Yankeeland.

Rest in peace old friend.

My heart goes out to the New York Yankees and the Steinbrenner family.