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Hank Steinbrenner, New York Yankees co-owner, dead at 63

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In this Jan. 24, 2008, file photo, Hank Steinbrenner sits in his office during an interview at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla. Henry "Hank" Steinbrenner died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at his home in Clearwater, Fla. He was 63. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File)

Hank Steinbrenner, New York Yankees co-owner, dead at 63

By: WPIX Staff

Posted at 10:33 AM, Apr 14, 2020

and last updated 2020-04-14 13:37:49-04

Hank Steinbrenner, general partner and co-chairperson of the Yankees, died Tuesday morning from a longstanding health issue, according to the Yankees.

He was 63.

"Hank was a genuine and gentle spirit who treasured the deep relationships he formed with those closest to him," the Steinbrenner family said in a statement. "He was introduced to the Yankees organization at a very young age, and his love for sports and competition continued to burn brightly throughout his life."

Hank Steinbrenner and his brother, Hal, took control of the Yankees after their father, George Steinbrenner, died in 2010.

This story was originally published by Aliza Chasan on WPIX in New York.

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Hank Steinbrenner, New York Yankees co-owner, dead at 63

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