George Steinbrenner Quotes (58 Quotes)

Don't talk to me about aesthetics or tradition. Talk to me about what sells and what's good right now. And what the American people like is to think the underdog still has a chance.

Joe and I had a great meeting yesterday. We both look forward to bringing a championship back to New York and our great fans.

I'll go on the record and predict somebody's going to get hurt badly in this damn thing. Somebody's going to get hurt and hurt some team. Baseball didn't need this. It's disrupting spring training.

It's a lot of time, but he's a good player. He'll be all right.

Barry was a dear friend, a valued partner for many years and a decent, genuine person. What a great baseball fan he was. I'll miss him dearly.

They're a good team. They are not going to lose 100 games.

He is very knowledgeable about the game and the business of baseball, and is extremely loyal.

We plan absentee ownership as far as running the Yankees is concerned.

The New York Yankees, in heeding the President's call to help the people devastated by this hurricane in the affected areas, are going to donate 1 million to the relief effort, ... This is one of America's greatest natural disasters and tragedies, and it is the responsibility of the American public to step up and help those in need.

I've never seen an athlete dominate any sport -- in baseball, in basketball, in football -- like he dominated this series.

Is it in the best interest of baseball to sell beer in the ninth inning? Probably not. The rule has got to be more clearly defined. And then some process should be set up where the judge is not also the appeals judge.

I don't think that anybody should be suspended for life for anything, other than murder. How is it helping someone to say, 'You're done forever, your life's over'?

We're going to honor him and welcome him. We're going to give him a New York Yankees welcome.

Places I Want to Go ... If, You Know, I Decide I Really Want to Go.

People keep coming up to me and asking, 'How does it feel to be banned for life?' Banned for life. I wasn't banned for life. There was never a word of suspension, probation or ban in that agreement. It was never meant to be part of it.

I dont know about why they left the left-hander in, ... He had a good inning and they kept him in there. He should never have pitched to Konerko - hes their best hitter. Im not pleased with the manager.

I was often misquoted. I was supportive of my managers, even though they all may not think so.

an industry source said. First, the Yankees are the only team who are willing to add another year at likely 16 million. The Angels are saving their money for a run at Carlos Beltran and the Cardinals aren't spending the type of money it's going to take to get Johnson to waive his no-trade clause.

He's No. 1, as far as I'm concerned. We were thinking today of how many good guys have come out of Cuba, and he's certainly the best one that ever came out of there.

As I've always said, the way New Yorkers back us we have to produce for them.

Joe is a good man. I wish him luck and hope he does well.

I loved Herbert. I took him to ball games. He was just a wonderful person, and I really will miss him.

I think it's bull----. Some good player is going to get hurt and they don't have insurance on him. It's a bad situation. A lot of the players, the smart ones, are dropping out. ... Baseball didn't need this.

It is unbelievable to me that the highest-paid team in baseball would start the season in such a deep funk.

It's an incredible achievement, particularly when I remember that when I bought the Yankees, we had trouble drawing 1 million to the stadium. We have the greatest fans in the world.

A-Rod demonstrates the talent, hard work, and dedication of a true winner. I look forward to great things for many years from A-Rod as a Yankee.

I congratulate the Angels, and their manager, on the great job they've done, ... Our team played hard but we let our fans down. Our fans are the greatest in the world and I want to thank them for their amazing support throughout the season. We will do better.

I am very happy that Brian will continue as general manager. Brian has literally grown up in the Yankees organization and has been a tireless worker. He is very knowledgeable about the game and the business of baseball and is extremely loyal. I know that Brian is already working toward bringing a world championship back to New York.

He's a good man, capable, a very caring person. He puts a lot of energy into his work.

I am dead set against free agency. It can ruin baseball.

In acquiring Alex Rodriguez, we are bringing to New York one of the premier players in the history of the game,

Mel Stottlemyre will always be a Yankee. . . . While it is no secret I can be a very difficult boss, Mel has always conducted himself as a professional and a gentleman. I wish he and Jean much success and happiness in the future.

I'm really 95 percent Mr. Rogers, and only 5 percent Oscar the Grouch.'

It makes me feel very good. It really does. He's a good man. I like him. I understand him. I understand what he's after. I'm very happy to have him.

He treated Dwight like a son. I know it pains him. He has nothing but hope for that kid.

I haven't always made the right decisions.

I think about the next season right away.

As I have said many times - my father was a great fan of Bill Dickey's and he certainly loved the Yankees. I hope that he would be pleased.

He has the right to do what he wants to do. That's a long time but he's a good player, though. He'll be all right.

Let's not talk punishment.

I hope we do well. Everything pleased me. It's all in the manager's hands.

I will never have a heart attack. I give them.

It was a good road trip.

I am concerned because time is getting shorter as each day goes by. We've got to get better, that's for sure. It's never too early. Pitching is my main concern.

I am tough. Sometimes I'm unreasonable. I have to catch myself every once in a while.

Billy Connors brought Jaret Wright along with patience. He stuck with him, with great results.

In the end, I'll put my good acts up against those of anybody in this country. Anybody.

Bill Connors did a wonderful job with Jaret Wright. He brought him along. He was patient, and he stuck with him with great results. What a pro.

That was the only exciting thing that happened today.

Undoubtedly, you will be very successful regardless of the career path you choose. But just in case you choose major league baseball, I'll be keeping the first base position open for you.