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'Don Mattingly , who was born on April 20, 1961 in Evansville, Indiana is a former all-star baseball player for the New York Yankees. He is also a nine time Gold Glove winner, the second most ever for a first baseman. Many people believe he will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as soon as he becomes eligible.
In his career he won 9 American League Gold Gloves as First Baseman (1985-1989 and 1991-1994), American League MVP in 1985. His career was cut short by back injuries.
Member of 1994 American League Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees team.
Named to 6 American League All Star Teams (1984-1989).
Finished 5th in voting for American League MVP in 1984, 2nd in 1986 and 7th in 1987.
First Baseman for New York Yankees (1982-1995).
Drafted by New York Yankees in 19th round of 1979 MLB amateur draft.
Notable career statistics: 442 Doubles (78th All Time) and 96 Sacrifice Flies (30th All Time).
Led American League in Slugging Percentage (.573), Hits (238), Total Bases (388), Doubles (53) and Extra-Base Hits (86) in 1986.
Led American League in Total Bases (370), Doubles (48), RBI (145), Extra-Base Hits (86) and Sacrifice Flies (15) in 1985.
Led American League in Batting Average (.343), Hits (207) and Doubles (44) in 1984.
Children: Taylor Patrick (b. 17 March 1985), Preston Michael (b. 28 August 1987), Jordan William (b. 23 July 1991)
Made major league debut on 8 September 1982.
Is not related to Larry Bird. The rumor that Larry Bird is his brother-in-law likely arose from the fact that both athletes are from Indiana and Birds wifes maiden name is Mattingly. Mattingly does not have a sister.
(April 2006) Lives in Evansville, Indiana.
Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2011-present.
Inducted into the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
