July 4 1930 - July 13 2010

New York Yankees principal owner

"The Boss"

1973 - 2010

Purchased the New York Yankees on July 5 1973. A true visionary who changed the game of baseball forever, he was considered the most influential owner in all of sports. In his 37 years as Principal Owner, the Yankees posted a major league best .566 winning percentage, while winning 11 American League pennants and 7 World Series titles becoming the most recognized sports brand in the world. A devoted sportsman, he was Vice President of the United States Olympic Committee, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame board of directors and a member of the NCAA foundation board of trustees. A great philanthropist whose charitable efforts where performed with fanfare, he followed a personal motto of the greatest form of charity is anonimity.

Dedicated by the New York Yankees

September 20, 2010

Marker is at the intersection of 161st St. and River Ave. on 161st St..

Courtesy hmdb.org

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