George Steinbrenner, 1930-2010

Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner, 1930-2010
Heinz Kluetmeier /Sports Illustrated

End of a Dry Spell
Four years later, in 1977, the Yankees won their first World Series championship under Steinbrenner against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Above, catcher Thurman Munson pours champagne over the head of the Yankees' owner after the big win.

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