Brian Damage
08-26-2010, 12:48 AM
Make way Babe, Joe D. and The Mick because George Steinbrenner is getting a spot in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.
The team will dedicate a monument to the former owner when the Yankees play the Rays on Sept. 20, according to a statement from the Steinbrenner family. Steinbrenner died on July 13 at age 80.
"We know that we will always share George's memory with Yankees fans everywhere," the statement read. "A monument in his honor to be located in Monument Park will reflect the special connection, appreciation and responsibility that George felt for New York Yankees' fans everywhere."
Monument Park, located beyond the center field fence, has monuments for Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and manager Miller Huggins. It also features plaques honoring players, managers, team executives and broadcasters.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2010/08/george-steinbrenner-to-join-yankee-immortals-in-monument-park/1
The team will dedicate a monument to the former owner when the Yankees play the Rays on Sept. 20, according to a statement from the Steinbrenner family. Steinbrenner died on July 13 at age 80.
"We know that we will always share George's memory with Yankees fans everywhere," the statement read. "A monument in his honor to be located in Monument Park will reflect the special connection, appreciation and responsibility that George felt for New York Yankees' fans everywhere."
Monument Park, located beyond the center field fence, has monuments for Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and manager Miller Huggins. It also features plaques honoring players, managers, team executives and broadcasters.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2010/08/george-steinbrenner-to-join-yankee-immortals-in-monument-park/1