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June 29, 2005 - Mattingly among hundreds of players that is owed money by Fleer - As reported by Beckett.com, hundreds of players are owed money by Fleer who recently went out of business. It is yet to be determined if any of the players, including Mattingly who is owed $23,000, will ever see a dime.
June 22, 2005 - Mattingly at charity dinner - Eagel Sports Promotions, Inc. announces a gala event featuring Don Mattingly. The event is to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and "Youth First." The event features Michael Kay and John Sterling as Masters of Ceremony and Mel Stottlemyre as special guest. Call 914-332-4772 for more information.
June 14, 2005 - Mattingly Baseball - a new company - Don Mattingly has started a new company selling his new line of youth and adult baseball bats. Check out his website, Mattingly Baseball, where you can purchase the new Mattingly V-Grip Bat.
June 10, 2005 - Steiner Sports Announcement - On The Field Clinic at Yankee Stadium - Steiner Sports announces an On The Field Clinic at the House that Ruth Built. These clinics will take place August 22nd and August 23rd. Don Mattingly will be present at both clinics. Joining him on the 22nd will be Jason Giambi and on the 23rd will be Tino Martinez. For more information visit the Steiner Sports website.
April 27, 2005 - Mattingly participates in charity event with George Toma - Mattingly, along with world-renowned groundskeeper George Toma participated in a charity event at Jackie Robinson Park in Harlem which was sponsored by MasterCard. Look for photos and more information soon! Thank you to Derek Rhodes for the information and Bill Kostroun of the AP for the photos.
March 14, 2005 - Hitman Posters available - Mattingly's official website announces that they have 10 of the Converse Hitman posters available and they are autographed by the Hitman. See his official website for details.
February 23, 2005 - The Gallery of Sports announces private signing - The Gallery of Sports announces a private signing with Don Mattingly. All items must be in their hands by April 20th. Check out their website for more information.
January 7, 2005 - Yankees Spring Training Tickets go on sale - Tickets for the Yankees 2005 Spring Training season went on sale today. The 32-game spring training season starts for the Yankees on March 3 against the Pirates at Legends Field, Tampa, FL.
January 4, 2005 - HOF Results Announced - Once again Don Mattingly was shafted by the HOF election committee and was not elected this year. He obtained 59 votes or 11.4%. Since he got at least 5% of the votes he will be eligible to be put on next years ballot. Two players were elected into the 2005 HOF Class: Wade Boggs and Ryne Sandberg. Who else thinks that Mattingly got shafted? Let me know your thoughts!!!
December 20, 2004 - Yankees and Steiner Sports Marketing announce partnership - the new partnership called Yankees-Steiner Collectibles will make a wide variety of items avaiblable to Yankee fans. Hopefully there will be some unique Mattingly items that surface.
November 29, 2004 - Mattingly on HOF Ballot for 2005 - Don Mattingly received enough votes last year to remain on the HOF ballot for 2005. Former Yankee Wade Boggs also hits the ballot for the first time. Results will be revealed on January 4, 2005.
November 20, 2004 - Signing in NYC - Don Mattingly held a Q & A "Chalk Talk" on Saturday which was hosted by Steiner Sports at Mickey Mantle's restaurant in NYC. The signing was held from 6-10 pm. Steiner can be reached at 800-759-7267 or via there website www.steinersports.com.
November 15, 2004 - Christmas Orders - Christmas orders from Don Mattingly's official website will need to be placed by December 20, 2004 in order to be received in time for Christmas.
November 10, 2004 - Yankee Coaching staff named for 2005 - Don Mattingly will return as batting coach for the 2005 season. Joe Girardi will return to the Yankees to be the bench and catching coach. Mel Stottlemyre will return for his 10th consecutive season as the Yankees pitching coach. The rest of the 2005 staff will be named at a later date.
September 2004 - Private Signing - Gallery of Sports is holding a private signing. For more information call Gallery of Sports at 732-345-1883, email them at galysports@aol.com, or visit them on the web at Gallery of Sports. Items are due to them by September 20, 2004.
January 10, 2004 - Signing in CT - Don Mattingly will be at a signing at BC Sports Collectibles at the Danbury Fair Mall in Conneticut. Signing hours are from 12 to 2 pm.
January 1, 2004 - New website address for official site - Don Mattingly's official site will once again be located at www.donmattingly.com.
Old news: October 2003 and before
