Legends Field renamed for Steinbrenner
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Feb 14, 2008 
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Received this press release from the Yankees:
Hank and Hal Steinbrenner today announced that The New York Yankees will rename Legends Field, their spring-training facility, George M. Steinbrenner Field. The name change follows two unanimous resolutions recommending and supporting the change by the Hillsborough County Commission and the Tampa City Council.
In a joint statement Hank and Hal Steinbrenner said, “Speaking on behalf of the entire family, we couldn’t be more pleased about the fact that Legends Field will now become George M. Steinbrenner Field. We have been residents of Tampa for over 30 years, and we feel this is a terrific way to honor our father’s longstanding philanthropic commitment to Tampa. Our father has always made clear how much he values Tampa’s role in playing host to the New York Yankees’ spring-training and the Tampa Yankees. The outpouring of community support for this name change has been wonderful to watch, and we’re very grateful for the acknowledgement of his achievements and contributions it represents.â€
The resolution by the Tampa City Council, passed on February 7, 2008, endorses the naming of Legends Field after George M. Steinbrenner by citing his many charitable donations on behalf of youth activities, hospitals and the arts. Among these contributions, the founding of The Gold Shield Foundation, which insures that the families of police officers and firemen killed in the line of duty receive early financial assistance and are guaranteed a tuition-free college education, is singled out as an especially significant endeavor. The resolution also recognizes that George M. Steinbrenner has stepped forward at critical times to help influence and improve the community.
The resolution of the Board of the Hillsborough County Commissioners, passed on February 6, 2008, recognizes that the New York Yankees hold the naming rights to Legends Field and urges the Yankees to honor George M. Steinbrenner by renaming Legends Field in recognition of his numerous extraordinary contributions to the area.
“I am humbled and flattered to have this outstanding and totally unexpected honor conferred on me. I extend my thanks to the Tampa City Council and to the Hillsborough County Commissioners for passing resolutions suggesting and recommending the change. I also thank my family for supporting the renaming of the stadium and for everything they have done for so many years that helped bring about this great day,†said George M. Steinbrenner.
I have no idea whether this possible. But the Yankees need to find a way to give the fans a chance to honor Steinbrenner at the Stadium this season. How about throwing out the first pitch on Opening Day?
Stein deserves some kind of honor. The first pitch of the season sounds like a good idea
Big George throwing out the first pitch?
I would love that!
Great suggestion Mr. Abraham
Do you think people will just call the place: The Boss?
The Boss? This is funny.
It will be interesting to see if they bring him out for the renaming ceromony.
Nice Todd, I think it will stick, the only question is whether Pete has room in his heart for two Bosses.
Is there such a thing as last pitch ceremony; just have him make a pitch after the last home game.
isnt that the county that recently threw some guy in a wheelchair out who is paralyzed from the chest down?
Yankees having spring training down at the Boss, I love it.
Mr. Steinbrenner turly deserves that honor of having the Spring Training named after the greatest Yankees owner of all time!
He did do a lot for this city
jay destro: Haha, yes Hillsborough is that county
I love George too but I don’t think we can call him the greatest yankee owner ever. He did have that little Winfield issue along with other scuffles. I really love him but I have to give the greatest ever to the dude that Traded for The Babe. That started it all.
Didn’t the Yankees fans honor him already during opening day a couple of years back? I think the entire stadium started to chanting: “Thank you, George!” while he was being interviewed on live TV. He got very emotional on-camera. I’m not sure George is in any shape to even walk on the field, never mind trying to throw a baseball…
How about a signed-check giveaway?
Not to take away from the day itself or the game itself but what about having him throw out the first pitch at the All-Star game this year?
Of course I do like having him throw a pitch at the last game at Yankee stadium…whether it’s regular season or preferaly post.
The BOSS for the HOF.
E-ROC… it’s only a matter of time. He’ll get in.
Just heard this. Funniest thing I’ve ever heard. Posted it on last entry, didn’t know there was this one up…
Oh my god… anyone heard the new budlight commercial?
“Mr. Preposterous Trade Suggesterâ€
“Yes, thats you… Your the guy who calls talk-sports radio stations and suggest the two worst guys on your team for the best available all-star.â€
“Your the guy, if you ran the team, you would orchestrate a 5-team, 23-player trade.â€
“You, as team manager, throw complete common sense to the wind.â€
“We salute you, Mr. Preposterous Trade Suggesterâ€
Funniest thing I’ve ever heard… Just heard it during a break from Rome. Reminded me of that McLovin’ fool that pops his head in here every so often. It was perfect…
I am sure the corporate types will refer to it as GMS field.
I prefer (with Kudos to Pete): ” The Big Stein”
Yankees Fans –
We are starting a petition to have a George Steinbrenner Day at the stadium and a plaque put in Monument Park. We think it would be great to be able to show GMS our appreciation while he’s still around.
Here’s the link –
http://yankeegm.blogspot.com/2.....ition.html
Thanks!
YankeeGM
http://www.yankeegm.blogspot.com
Congrats to George! Best owner in sports, deserves a day at Yankee Stadium at the very least.
Buildings and places used to be named for people only after they died. This practice has slipped in recent years–for reasons I don’t know–but at any rate it strongly suggests what is still officially only implied, that George is done as the Boss of the Yankees.
Steinfield!!! in honor to a guy named George… dear godess that resembles me some tv show…
And now we have to get a monument installed in Yankee Stadium Monument Park A.S.A.P. And, yes, we can still move all of this into the New Cathedral. How about Oldtimers Day this year?
Hmm,… I don’t usually comment but yea. That was good. I concur.