Tino Martinez took over everyday first base duties on the Yankees from Don Mattingly at the beginning of 1996 season and held that job through the 2001 season. Don Mattingly retired following the 1995 season, and Tino Martinez was acquired via trade with the Seattle Mariners to replace Mattingly.
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The New York Yankees had four first basemen in 1955. They were:
Frank Leja (1954-55)
Eddie Robinson (1954-56)
Moose Skowron (1954-62)
Marv Throneberry (1955, 58-59)
Ellsworth "Babe" Dahlgren replaced Lou Gehrig at first base on May 2, 1939, ending Lou's 2,130 consecutive game streak. Lou stood a few more weeks as team captain, but never played again.
Tino Martinez took over at first base for the Yankees in 1996 after Don Mattingly retired.
Don Mattingly was an outfielder when he was called up to the 1982 New York Yankees.
Don Mattingly started the 1990 season at first base for the Yankees. When he was injured during the summer, Kevin Maas took over at first base for him. Steve Balboni also started several games at first base during the season.
Yes, he was. Don Mattingly was a Yankees captain from February 28, 1991 - October 8, 1995.
Don Mattingly played in 89 games at first base for the New York Yankees in 1990, starting in all of them. He played for a total of 2335 outs, equivalent to 86.48 9-inning games. He made 800 putouts, had 78 assists, and committed 3 errors, equivalent to .035 errors per 9-inning game. He had 81 double plays.
That player was Don Mattingly of the New York Yankees.