The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that the Major League owners have formally approved the designation of Hal Steinbrenner as the control person of the New York Yankees. The designation was made at the request of George M. Steinbrenner III, the Principal Owner of the Yankees. The Major League Clubs voted during today's quarterly owners meetings at Major League Baseball's New York headquarters.
Each Major League Club has a designated control person who is accountable to Major League Baseball for the operation of the Club and for the Club's compliance with the rules of Baseball.