
The Yankees: A Reflective Essay (Part 2)
by Paul Semendinger January 15, 2021 *** (You can read Part 1 of this essay series HERE.) *** People remember what they want to remember… Some people remember the George Steinbrenner years as turbulent, chaotic, and riddled with a long period of failure. Other people remember just the successes. Both of these perspectives are correct, of course. The 1980s were a turbulent and chaotic period. If the Yankees’ goal is to win pennants, the 1980s were largely unsuccessful. As I