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Donald Mattingly Arthur born 20 April 1961 a former first baseman who played for the New York Yankees American League from 1982 to 1995. He is currently in the Los Angeles Dodgers coaching framework and will take over as manager in 2011 season.

Mattingly grew up in Evansville, Indiana and was one of the best prospects as a high school player at Reitz Memorial High School in 1979 earning a brief write up in Sports Illustrated Magazine.

Mattingly spent his official rookie season in 1983 as a part time first baseman and the path is waiting for a full time place in line to open up. Mattingly was the Yankees full time first baseman and MVP candidate.