Don Mattingly
Baseball player and manager of the Yankees
Born
April 20th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, achieved prominence as a first baseman with the New York Yankees. Played for the Yankees from 1982 to 1995, earning six Gold Glove Awards and nine All-Star selections. Concluded career with a .307 batting average and was awarded the 1985 American League Most Valuable Player. Transitioned to coaching and managerial roles, serving as hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers and later as manager of the Miami Marlins.
Played first base for the New York Yankees
Won the 1985 American League MVP award
Selected to nine All-Star Games
Served as manager for the Miami Marlins
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