From the Yankees Official Website:
There’s no question that late former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner occupies an important space in Yankees history. In September, Steinbrenner will take his place among the club’s other legends in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.
Steinbrenner’s monument will be dedicated on Monday, Sept. 20, before that evening’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
At the news of the honor, the Steinbrenner family expressed its immense gratitude.
“We remain profoundly grateful and touched by the many expressions of sympathy and support from so many,” the Steinbrenners said in a written statement. “We wish to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers, which we continue to hold close. We are especially appreciative that our family’s privacy was respected as we grieved the loss of George.
“We know we will always share George’s memory with Yankees fans everywhere, and a monument in his honor to be located in Monument Park will reflect the special connection, appreciation and responsibility that George felt for New York Yankees’ fans everywhere as they were always uppermost in his mind.”
Steinbrenner, the principal owner of the New York Yankees since 1973, returned the storied franchise to prominence both on and off the field and won seven World Series titles. He passed away on July 14 at his home in Tampa, Fla., at age 80.
The Yankees are also planning a special tribute to Steinbrenner’s life in Tampa before the opening game of Spring Training in 2011.
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