Classic SI Photos of George Steinbrenner

Longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died on July 13, 2010 at the age of 80. In his 37 years as owner, the Bronx Bombers won seven World Series championships and became one of the most celebrated franchises in professional sports. On the fifth anniversary of his passing, we present these classic SI photos of "The Boss."

SI Staff | Jul 13, 2015

Classic SI Photos of George Steinbrenner /

Classic SI Photos of George Steinbrenner

George Steinbrenner and his wife Joan sit in the stands watching Game 2 of a doubleheader between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers on June 24, 1973 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

George Steinbrenner applauds from the owner's box during a game on Aug. 31, 1977 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

George Steinbrenner talks on the phone in his office on Sept. 22, 1977 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

A dye transfer portrait of George Steinbrenner on Sept. 22, 1977 over Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

Thurman Munson pours champagne over George Steinbrenner's head after the Yankees won Game 6 and the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 18, 1977 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

George Steinbrenner poses with newly acquired New York Yankee Dave Winfield during a press conference on Jan. 15, 1981 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

George Steinbrenner stands alongside New York Yankees manager Yogi Berra in 1984.

George Steinbrenner speaks at an ABA Breakfast on April 27, 1990 in New York City.

George Steinbrenner and his wife Joan answer questions from youth members of the Steinbrenner Center Boys & Girls Club on May 3, 1990 in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner poses in front of tugboats along a dock for the American Ship Building Company on May 3, 1990 in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner plays basketball along a dock for the American Ship Building Company on May 3, 1990 in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner poses outside of the New York Yankees Minor League Complex on May 3, 1990 in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner poses dressed as Napoleon on a horse on Feb. 15, 1993 at his home in Tampa, Fla., for the cover of Sports Illustrated after his lifetime ban from Major League Baseball was lifted.

George Steinbrenner poses in a robe that reads "The Boss Is Back"... on Feb. 15, 1993 at his home in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner plays tennis on Feb. 15, 1993 at his home in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner looks to feed his farm animals on Feb. 15, 1993 at his home in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner rides a horse on Feb. 15, 1993 at his home in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner signs autographs for fans during the New York Yankees spring training on Feb. 23, 1996 at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.

1996-George-Steinbrenner-Jim-Catfish-Hunter-05314976.jpg — Chuck Solomon for Sports Illustrated

George Steinbrenner jokes with coach Jim "Catfish" Hunter during the New York Yankees spring training on Feb. 23, 1996 at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.

New York Yankees manager Joe Torre and George Steinbrenner walk on the field before Game 3 of the World Series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 20, 1998 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

1998-George-Steinbrenner-wife-Joan-Donald-Trump-05936993.jpg — Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated

George Steinbrenner, his wife Joan and Donald Trump celebrate aboard a bus during a ticker tape parade on Broadway for the New York Yankees' World Series victory, on Oct. 23, 1998 in New York City.

George Steinbrenner laughs with Derek Jeter after Jeter poured champagne on him after the New York Yankees World Series sweep of the Atlanta Braves on Oct. 27, 1999 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

1999-George-Steinbrenner-bald-eagle-Challenger-05886420.jpg — Chuck Solomon for Sports Illustrated

George Steinbrenner admires the bald eagle Challenger during the New York Yankees victory parade on Broadway on Oct. 29, 1999 in New York City.

2003-George-Steinbrenner-Jeff-Weaver-Jose-Contreras-Andy-Pettitte-Mike-Mussina-Roger-Clemens-001285023.jpg — Walter Iooss Jr. for Sports Illustrated

George Steinbrenner poses with (clockwise from top right) Jeff Weaver, Jose Contreras, Andy Pettitte, Mike Mussina and Roger Clemens for the cover of Sports Illustrated on March 22, 2003 at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.

George Steinbrenner smiles while riding in a golf cart during a New York Yankees spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Feb. 26, 2009 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.

Published Jul 13, 2015

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