New York Yankees co-owner Henry “Hank” Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning at his home in Clearwater, Florida, “from a longstanding health issue,” the team said. He was 63.
“Hank was a genuine and gentle spirit who treasured the deep relationships he formed with those closest to him,” the Steinbrenner family said in the Yankees’ statement. “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.”
