Love him or hate him, George Steinbrenner did a lot for baseball and helped turn the New York Yankees into a brand recognized around the world. Sure you could say that it’s New York and everybody knows New York. But how many NY Mets hats do you see outside of the northeast? The reason Steinbrenner was so recognized (and reviled) by most of the country, was in no small part because he was so successful. You’re just eccentric, until you start winning. Winning still did not keep Steinbrenner from also being legitimately criticized for his abrasive management style. Read More …