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NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball owners approved the shift of control of the New York Yankees from George Steinbrenner to his son, Hal, on Thursday.

Hal Steinbrenner and his brother, Hank, took over most of the daily operation of the Yankees from their father last fall. George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees in 1973 and became one of the most high-profile owners in all of sports, polarizing fans across the country with his bluster and deep pockets.

"My dad, needless to say, is a tough act to follow," Hal Steinbrenner said.

At 78, George Steinbrenner has been in fragile health, resulting in fewer public appearances and pronouncements. He delivered the balls for the ceremonial first pitches from a golf cart at July's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium, but stayed home in Florida to watch the park's final game on television.

The Yankees have won six World Series titles during his reign.

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