George Steinbrenner
George Steinbrenner was the principal owner of the New York Yankees from 1973 until his death in 2010. Known for his aggressive management style and willingness to spend lavishly on talent, Steinbrenner instituted the team's strict facial hair policy, which has become a defining characteristic of the Yankees' culture.
Born on Jul 04, 1920 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 365,144 | $21,000,000 | 23,166$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,445 | $89,000 | 61$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,998 | $450,000 | 189$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,634 | $108,000 | 47$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,301 | $530,000 | 226$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,156 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 244,205 | $2,900,000 | 513$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,379 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 40,069 | $3,845,000 | 1,839$ |
| Totals | 16 | 2,003,881,382 | 730,825 | $32,482,100 | 27,325$ |
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Germany:
George Steinbrenner was the long-time owner of the New York Yankees who enforced a strict grooming policy for players.
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Ireland:
George Steinbrenner, Tsar of the New York Yankees of the Bronx, declared players could no longer have beards or long hair.
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Switzerland:
George Steinbrenner established the strict grooming policy for the New York Yankees in the 1970s.
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India:
The change comes after players and employees felt the victory song did not suit the atmosphere after losses, a custom established by former owner George Steinbrenner in 1980.
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United States:
George Steinbrenner implemented the original beard policy in 1976.
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United States:
Nearly 50 years after New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner implemented a policy banning facial hair, the team made the shocking announcement to end what Hal Steinbrenner came to learn was an 'outdated' rule.
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United States:
George Steinbrenner announced a strict 'well-groomed' policy for Yankees players in 1976.
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Ukraine:
George Steinbrenner imposed the previous rules dating back to 1976 and purchased the organization in 1973.
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United Kingdom:
George Steinbrenner was the owner of the New York Yankees and known for his strict policies, including the facial hair rule.
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United States:
The rule against facial hair was established by Hal's father, George Steinbrenner, in 1976.
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