Baseball Fans Heartbroken After Yankees Co-Owner Hank Steinbrenner Dies at 63
The baseball world has lost a powerful figure, as New York Yankees co-owner and co-chairman, Hank [...]
Battle with an Illness
Hank Steinbrenner died recently. Ran Yankees briefly before younger brother Hal. Hank had liver issue. RIP.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) April 14, 2020
John Heyman of the MLB Network said Steinbrenner was dealing with a liver issue. With the coronavirus pandemic going in the country, there were some who thought Steinbrenner died from the virus. But it looks like that wasn't the case, as multiple reports indicated the death wasn't related to COVID-19.
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RIP Hank Steinbrenner, and thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Steinbrenner, and Yankees, family.
— Greedy Pinstripes (@GreedyStripes) April 14, 2020
This Yankees fan Twitter account sent a message to the Steinbrenner family after learning about Hank's death. The Steinbrenner family is the reason the Yankees won 11 World Series championships since they took over ownership in 1973. Their last championship was in 2009.
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RIP Hank Steinbrenner, your family built one of the greatest legacies in sports history, the @Yankees You will forever be connected to the dynasty era and your family name will always live on. My condolences to your whole family. This must be such a hard time. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/c4xWD9tWzw
— Samantha (@xiggy89x) April 14, 2020
This baseball fan has a lot of respect for the Steinbrenner family for what they've done with the Yankees. Even when the team doesn't win the World Series, they seem to be in the hunt for the title each year. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Yankees were projected to reach the World Series this season.
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So sad to hear the news of the passing of Hank Steinbrenner. Such a wonderful family and the best owners in baseball. Sheri and I will be praying for the Steinbrenner family.
— Jeff Nelson (@NYnellie43) April 14, 2020
Former Yankees pitcher Jeff Nelson was sad to hear about Steinbrenner's death. Nelson was a member of the Yankees from 1996-2000, and the team won four World Series titles during that span. That led to him saying the Steinbrenners are the "best owners in baseball."
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I'm am so sorry to hear the passing of Hank Steinbrenner. My thought and prayers go out to the Steinbrenner Family. RIP.
— david wells (@BoomerWells33) April 14, 2020
Former Yankees pitcher David Wells also sent a message to the Steinbrenner family. Wells had two stints with the Yankees, and he was on the team that won the World Series in 1998. He was also named to the All-Star team that year, and he was was the ALCS MVP.
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RIP "The Boss Jr." - I met Hank Steinbrenner at a charity function for his youth baseball team "Hank's Yanks" in the Bronx. He was personable, a great sense of humor and a gentleman. #Yankees pic.twitter.com/DqYEzGDazN
— Danny Torres (@DannyT21) April 14, 2020
This baseball fan got a chance to meet Steinbrenner at a charity function, and he praised how personable he was. The late Yankees owner may have been outspoken, but he always made time for Yankees and baseball fans.
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Sad times in NY-sports continues as the shutdown continues going on a month & we lose 2 big personalities in @nypostsports photographer @ACausi & now Yankee co-owner Hank Steinbrenner. RIP!! https://t.co/LsHd9R3fxT
— NPiRSprtz (@NYCsporty) April 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the country hard, but New York has been hit the hardest, as they have the most cases and the most deaths. Along with that and Steinbrenner dying, 2020 has not been kind to New York.
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