Pinstriped Mattingly among near greats

1 December 2008, 8:05 am

For 14 seasons, Don Mattingly was the face of the New York Yankees. He flourished brightly in the 1980s, but was ultimately hindered by back injuries, curtailing what may have been a Hall of Fame-caliber career. He is on the Baseball Writers' ballot for the ninth year.... Read More »

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