1976 was a momuntal year in the history of the United States. It was the bicentennial – the 200th anniversary of the country declaring independence from Great Britain. November saw the first presidential election since Richard Nixon resigned from office two years earlier. In the New York Metropolitan area, the Yankees reopened Yankee Stadium following two years spent at Shea Stadium due to renovations,and the team won their first pennant in 12 years. It was also the first taste of winning under principal owner George Steinbrenner. “The Boss” led a group that purchased the Yankees in 1973 after Steinbrenner failed in his attempt to acquire his home-state Cleveland Indians.
Spirit of ’76: George’s first winner
