#62 Don Mattingly

CAPTAIN : one who leads or supervises

Origin:

Middle English capitane, from Anglo-French capitain, from Late Latin capitaneus, adjective & noun, chief, from Latin capit-, caput head

First Known Use: 14th century

Donnie Baseball - kinda a stupid name if you ask me.

They should have thought of something better like Captain Baseball.

Career highlights and awards

6× All-Star (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)

9× Gold Glove Award (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994)

3× Silver Slugger Award (1985, 1986, 1987)

AL MVP (1985)

AL batting champion (1984)

AL RBI champion (1985)

New York Yankees team captain (1991–1995)

New York Yankees #23 retired

6 grand slams, single season

8-game home run streak

Crazy good ballplayer.

Always a pleasure to watch.