Press Release International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org
International Baseball Federation President Riccardo Fraccari issued the following statement regarding the passing away of George Steinbrenner:
“On behalf of the International Baseball Federation, I am saddened to learn of the passing of George Steinbrenner. We send our most sincere thoughts to his friends and family during this difficult time.
During Mr. Steinbrenner’s life, he helped the New York Yankees organization arrive at the forefront of the international baseball community. His entrepreneur vision and competitive spirit allowed the Yankees to become one of the preeminent organizations in the world of sports. The impact he leaves on our sport of baseball, and its culture, will remain for years to come. ”