George Steinbrenner, who died Tuesday at age 80, was known around the country as "the Boss," iconic owner of the New York Yankees. But in the Tampa area, his contributions far outweighed baseball.
Indeed, for all his bluster, his biggest problem may have been caring too much.
After the recent killings of two Tampa police officers, the Gold Shield Foundation - founded by Steinbrenner - stepped in to assist the surviving families. His annual Christmas concerts have delighted thousands of youngsters. Story after story has arisen of how Steinbrenner - without publicity - paid for a high school band trip, stadium lights, a police car or something else his community needed.
Along the way, he became a strong national advocate for his adopted hometown.
With each anecdote, we wondered: What will be Steinbrenner's legacy?
Not in baseball, but as Tampa's friend.
Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below.
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
More
Advertisement
Advertisement