Hal Steinbrenner

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Hal Steinbrenner
Hal Steinbrenner 2009.jpg
Steinbrenner taking an interview for MLB.com.
Born (1969-12-03) December 3, 1969 (age 43)
Culver, Indiana
Alma mater Williams College (B.A.), University of Florida (M.B.A.)
Occupation Co-Owner of New York Yankees/ Managing general partner

Harold Zieg Steinbrenner, known as Hal, (born December 3, 1969) is part owner of the New York Yankees with his brother Hank Steinbrenner, the co-chairperson, and a general partner for the Yankees.

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Biography [edit]

Family and education [edit]

Steinbrenner is the younger son of the late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and Elizabeth Joan (Zieg) Steinbrenner. He has two sisters, Jessica Steinbrenner and Jennifer Steinbrenner-Swindal.

Steinbrenner attended Culver Military Academy and went on to graduate from Williams College in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also earned a Masters degree in Business Administration at the University of Florida in 1994.[1]

Professional career [edit]

On September 28, 2007, Steinbrenner was elected Chairman of the Board of Yankee Global Enterprises, LLC. He is also currently Chairman and CEO of Steinbrenner Hotel Properties and holds a seat on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay.

On November 20, 2008, Major League Baseball owners approved the shift of control of the New York Yankees from father George Steinbrenner to Hank and Hal Steinbrenner.[2]

References [edit]

  1. ^ Litsky, Frank (March 30, 2007). "BASEBALL; The Steinbrenner Family". The New York Times. Retrieved May 4, 2010. 
  2. ^ "Statement from Howard J. Rubenstein, Spokesman for the New York Yankees" (Press release). Major League Baseball. November 20, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2009. 

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Preceded by
George Steinbrenner
Co-Owner of the New York Yankees
with Hank Steinbrenner

2010-present
Succeeded by
Incumbent