The owner of the New York Yankees, Mr. George Steinbrenner who I had the greatest respect for, I want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to win that special ring in 1996.
Meaning of the quote
Wade Boggs, an American athlete, was grateful to the owner of the New York Yankees, Mr. George Steinbrenner, for giving him the chance to win a special championship ring in 1996. Boggs respected Mr. Steinbrenner and wanted to thank him for this opportunity.
About Wade Boggs
Wade Boggs was a legendary American baseball player who spent most of his career with the Boston Red Sox. He was known for his exceptional batting skills, earning 12 straight All-Star selections and becoming the 23rd player to reach 3,000 career hits. Boggs was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005 and is part of the Hall of Fame for both the Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
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