Hank Steinbrenner, general partner and co-chairperson of the Yankees, died early Tuesday as his Florida home at the age of 63 following a lengthy bout with illness.
According to a New York Post source, the cause of death was not COVID-19.
Along with his brother Hal, Steinbrenner inherited the Yankees after the death of their father George in 2010. Steinbrenner was in his 13th year as general partner and 11th as co-chairperson of the team.
The Steinbrenner family issued the following statement: “Hank was a genuine and gentle spirit who treasured the deep relationships he formed with those closest to him. He was introduced to the Yankees organization at a very young age, and his love for sports and competition continued to burn brightly throughout his life. Hank could be direct and outspoken, but in the very same conversation show great tenderness and light-heartedness. More than anything, he set an example for all of us in how comfortably he lived enjoying his personal passions and pursuits. We are profoundly saddened to have lost him and will always carry his memory with us always.”
In related news, Jim Frey, who managed the Kansas City Royals from 1980-81 and the Chicago Cubs from 1984-86, died over the weekend. He was 88.
The Somerset Patriots mourn the loss of team Vice Chairman and @mlb great Jim Frey. Frey was a manager for the @royals and manager and GM for the @cubs. We send our love to the Frey family. He will be greatly missed.
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) April 14, 2020
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