# Inside George Steinbrenner: The Truth Behind “The Boss” + A Little UConn/St. John's Talk with Mike Vaccaro

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Podcast: [The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-connecticut-scoreboard-podcast-1148659)
Published: 2026-04-23T10:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post joins the show to discuss his new book The Bosses of the Bronx and the fascinating legacy of George Steinbrenner. We dive into how Steinbrenner became known as “The Boss,” whether his larger-than-life persona was truly who he was or partly an act, and what most people still get wrong about one of the most polarizing figures in sports history. We also talk about how quickly he changed from calling himself an absentee owner at his opening press...

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