Donnie Baseball: The Definitive Biography of Don Mattingly

The exhaustive research of sports biographer Mike Shalin sheds new light on a baseball legend exposing the Hall of Famers moxie and lifelong dedication to baseball in this engaging biography. The in-depth research follows Don Mattingly an incredibly talented and hard-working player who during his time with the Yankees became one of the most beloved and popular players in the glorious history of their franchise. An insightful review of Mattinglys career including his going from a 19th-round draft choice to the 1985 American League MVP to his true motivation behind his retirement in 1995 and his thoughts on his young coaching. Donnie Baseball: The Definitive Biography of Don Mattingly is a must-read not only for passionate Yankee fans but for all baseball enthusiasts who want to become better historians of the game.