Gambler Howard Spira is found guilty of trying to extort money from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Spira had already received $40,000 from Steinbrenner.

May 8, 1991 This Day In Baseball

On May 8, 1991 — Gambler Howard Spira is found guilty of trying to extort money from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Spira had already received $40,000 from Steinbrenner.

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Baseball Reference May 8

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