The Bosses of the Bronx

The true story of how owner George Steinbrenner, followed by his son Hal, have controlled the most famous team in American sports.

Since taking over the New York Yankees franchise in 1973, the Steinbrenners have transformed the fabled team from a struggling franchise into a baseball dynasty. George purchased the team for $8.8 million and quickly became known as "The Boss" - a hands-on owner whose relentless pursuit of victory defined an era. Under his leadership, the Yankees captured seven World Series championships, became a global sports brand, and consistently dominated the sports pages.

Yet as veteran New York Post columnist Mike Vaccaro reveals, the story of the Steinbrenners and their team is much bigger and more complex - a drama of Shakespearean proportions, combining tragedy and great comedy. Going beyond the headlines, he chronicles the complete saga, from the times King George went mad and was eventually banned to how Prince Hal, living in the long shadow of his father, has struggled to put his own stamp on the Pinstripe realm. He covers the infamous headline-making disputes between the team's managers and its mercurial owner, a man whose autocratic disposition would eventually get him banned from the game and earn him a place in pop culture lore on the sitcom Seinfeld.

For every Yankee fan, and every Yankee hater, The Bosses of the Bronx is a true tale of success, suffering, sacrifice, and downright silliness.