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Yankee owner George Steinbrenner’s 76th birthday is less than festive, when the Indians provide all of the fireworks in a 19-1 Independence Day rout over the Bronx Bombers. The victory is the Tribe’s most lopsided victory at home since the 1950 team, scoring 14 first-inning runs, beat the Philadelphia A’s at Cleveland Stadium, 21-2.

Yankee owner George Steinbrenner’s 76th birthday is less than festive, when the Indians provide all of the fireworks in a 19-1 Independence Day rout over the Bronx Bombers. The victory is the Tribe’s most lopsided victory at home since the 1950 team, scoring 14 first-inning runs, beat the Philadelphia A’s at Cleveland Stadium, 21-2.

At Yankee owner’s George Steinbrenner’s insistence, Thurman Munson is named the team captain

At Yankee owner’s George Steinbrenner’s insistence, Thurman Munson is named the team captain

At Yankee owner’s George Steinbrenner’s insistence, Thurman Munson is named the team captain. The reluctant backstop is the first player to assume the role since the Bronx Bombers honored Lou Gehrig with the position in 1935.

The 35-year reign of George Steinbrenner as the Yankees boss officially ends when the MLB owners unanimously approve of his son taking control of the franchise. Hal Steinbrenner was appointed co-chairman of the team along with his brother Hank at the start of last season when it became evident their 78 year-old dad was gradually reducing his role as the owner of the storied franchise.

The 35-year reign of George Steinbrenner as the Yankees boss officially ends when the MLB owners unanimously approve of his son taking control of the franchise. Hal Steinbrenner was appointed co-chairman of the team along with his brother Hank at the start of last season when it became evident their 78 year-old dad was gradually reducing his role as the owner of the storied franchise.

Tony Kubek Stats & Facts

Tony Kubek Stats & Facts

  Tony Kubek Positions: Shortstop, Outfielder and Third BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-3, 190lb (190cm, 86kg)Born: October 12, 1935 in Milwaukee, WIHigh School: Bay View HS (Milwaukee, WI)Debut: April 20, 1957 (9,030th in MLB history)vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 3, 1965 vs. BOS 4 AB, 3 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Anthony Christopher KubekView Player Bio from the SABR…

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

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

In Game 2 of the ALCS with the Yankees trailing 3-2 with two outs in the top of the eighth inning, George Steinbrenner is caught on live national television jumping out of his seat and shouting what appears to be profanities when Willie Randolph is tagged out at home on a relay throw by George Brett. The Yankees’ owner wants third base coach Mike Ferraro fired on the spot, but manager Dick Howser refuses, and the skipper will lose his job when the team is swept in three games by the Royals, despite a first-place finish in the American League East, compiling a 103-59 record.

In Game 2 of the ALCS with the Yankees trailing 3-2 with two outs in the top of the eighth inning, George Steinbrenner is caught on live national television jumping out of his seat and shouting what appears to be profanities when Willie Randolph is tagged out at home on a relay throw by George Brett. The Yankees’ owner wants third base coach Mike Ferraro fired on the spot, but manager Dick Howser refuses, and the skipper will lose his job when the team is swept in three games by the Royals, despite a first-place finish in the American League East, compiling a 103-59 record.

American League President Lee MacPhail suspends Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for one week, citing “repeated problems” with the outspoken owner’s public criticism of umpires. Steinbrenner, who was fined $50,000 by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn during spring training for berating some National League umpires, cannot attend games or be in his Yankee Stadium office during the suspension.

American League President Lee MacPhail suspends Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for one week, citing “repeated problems” with the outspoken owner’s public criticism of umpires. Steinbrenner, who was fined $50,000 by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn during spring training for berating some National League umpires, cannot attend games or be in his Yankee Stadium office during the suspension.

Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation

Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation

Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation On June 18, 1977, At Fenway Park “I am the straw that stirs the drink,” Reggie Jackson announced after signing with the Yankees in 1977. “Munson thinks he can be the straw that stirs the drink, but he can only stir it bad.” Never mind that the Yankees…

Reggie Jackson Baseball Biography
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Reggie Jackson Baseball Biography

  Reggie Jackson Position: RightfielderBats: Left  •  Throws: Left6-0, 195lb (183cm, 88kg)Born: May 18, 1946 in Abington, PADraft: Drafted by the Kansas City Athletics in the 1st round (2nd) of the 1966 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ).High School: Cheltenham HS (Cheltenham, PA)School: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)Debut: June 9, 1967 (10,199th in MLB history)vs. CLE 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 4,…