Frank Robertson's Blog

I had one of the more fun assignments I've had in a long time today. Photograper Joe Peters and I covered the renaming of Legends Field. It is now known as George M. Steinbrenner Field in honor of the "Boss."

Over the years, George Steinbrenner has been one of the more colorful characters in sports. Surely, he is one of the most demanding. Then again, how do you argue with the Yankees' success on the field?

He seems "grandfatherly" now and has essentially turned the business over to his sons. The renaming of a ballpark in Tampa has as much to do with his contributions to this community as it does his ownership of the Yankees. His philanthropy is well documented and he's never been one to seek much attention for his generosity. I hope that's a tradition his sons carry on as well.

You could tell the "Boss" was moved by today's ceremony and the crowd giving him a standing ovation was as well.