Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was a man who transcended sports. From being a character in Seinfeld, The Simpsons and hosting Saturday Night Live, Steinbrenner dominated sport and culture.

He also liked firing people, and for 37 years ruled the Yankees with an iron fist.

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