Author Discusses Book on Steinbrenners' Ownership of Yankees

Mike Vaccaro's new book examines the Steinbrenner family's decades-long control of the iconic baseball franchise

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:04am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game or Yankees celebration, with sharp geometric shapes in navy, green, and gold overlapping to create a dynamic, multi-perspective visual.Vaccaro's new book examines the Steinbrenner family's tumultuous but successful ownership of the New York Yankees over the past several decades.Olean Today

Author and sports columnist Mike Vaccaro visited St. Bonaventure University and a local bookstore to discuss his new book, "The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner." The book examines the Steinbrenner family's purchase of the New York Yankees in 1973 and their subsequent decades-long ownership and control of the iconic baseball franchise.

Why it matters

The Steinbrenners' ownership of the Yankees has been a major part of the team's history and legacy, with George Steinbrenner's brash management style and constant involvement in the team's operations shaping the franchise for generations. Vaccaro's book provides an in-depth look at this influential chapter of Yankees history.

The details

In 1973, George Steinbrenner led a group of investors that purchased the New York Yankees from CBS for $10 million. Steinbrenner would go on to oversee the Yankees for the next 37 years, becoming known for his hands-on management approach and willingness to make bold personnel decisions that often drew both praise and criticism from fans and media.

  • The New York Yankees were purchased by George Steinbrenner and a group of investors in 1973.
  • Steinbrenner owned and operated the Yankees until his death in 2010.

The players

George Steinbrenner

The late owner of the New York Yankees, who purchased the team in 1973 and oversaw its operations for nearly four decades until his death in 2010.

Mike Vaccaro

An author and sports columnist who recently published a book examining the Steinbrenner family's ownership of the New York Yankees.

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The takeaway

Vaccaro's new book provides a deep dive into one of the most influential and controversial ownerships in sports history, shedding light on how the Steinbrenner family's control of the Yankees shaped the franchise for decades.