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“Why would you want to stay manager and be second-guessed by me when you can come up into the front-office and be one of the second-guessers?”

Quote by George Steinbrenner

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George Steinbrenner

George Steinbrenner was an American businessman, renowned for his ownership of the New York Yankees baseball team. Born on July 4, 1930, he passed away on July 13, 2010. Steinbrenner achieved significant success in both the business and sports sectors, making him a landmark figure in the sports industry. more

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