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Global News: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Yankee team owner George Steinbrenner is driven on the field before the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Steinbrenner, former owner of the New York Yankees, died July 13, 2010 after suffering a heart attack at the age of 80.
Yankee team owner George Steinbrenner is driven on the field before the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Steinbrenner, former owner of the New York Yankees, died July 13, 2010 after suffering a heart attack at the age of 80.
Photo Credit: Nick Laham, Getty Images

George Steinbrenner, the New York Yankees owner known as "The Boss" for his colourful and tempestuous style, died in Florida on Tuesday at age 80 after suffering a major heart attack.

His career as owner of the Yankees was dotted with hirings, firings, fights, trades, and more.

Here are the highlights of George Steinbrenner's colourful tenure as owner of baseball's most storied franchise

The Boss and his antics on Dipity.

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