usatoday.com - 7/2/2009
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It's time to let Wally Backman back into Major League Baseball.
Wally Backman Interview
homeruntrot.blogspot.com 6/9/2009 — Once again, Josh over at Jorge Says No!, has a great interview up on his site. This time it's Wally Backman, a member of the 1986 New York Mets. Take a look at the interview here .
Wally Backman: The Interview
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com 6/8/2009 — Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Wally Backman , Manager of the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League. Most of you will remember Backman as the scrappy second baseman on the World Champion 1986 New York Mets . The interview focused ...
Link: Interview with Wally Backman
theropolitans.com 6/8/2009 — My friend Josh Levitt recently conducted an interview with Wally Backman, now managing the Joliet Jackhammers. Here’s an excerpt: Jorge Says No!: Does your managing style differ from your playing style? Wally Backman : No. Not at all. ...
Wally Backman Makes a Pitching Change (video)
blip.tv 8/28/2009 — South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman removes starter Dustin Taylor from the game. Backman discusses strategy with catcher Nick Prosise while they wait for reliever Jared Sutton to get to the mound.
Crazy Talk about Backman
metsminorleagueblog.com 8/4/2009 — At New York Baseball Digest, Mike Silva argues that the Mets should hire Wally Backman to run their player development system. As I just wrote to Mike, Backman is entirely unqualified both in terms of actual experience and professional ...
Jackhammers Fire Wally Backman
smallballusa.com 7/31/2009 — JOLIET, IL-The Joliet JackHammers have announced that Wally Backman has been relieved of his duties as field manager of the team effective immediately. Backman will be replaced by former Joliet hitting coach Ira Smith, who will serve as the team s ...
Mustache Greats #10: Wally Backman
mandatorymustache.blogspot.com 6/15/2009 — Years with Mets: 1980-1988 Look at that picture over there. That's what I'm talking about. That picture alone is enough to get you into the Mets Mustache Greats Hall of Heroes. This post should really end right here. What's that? You need some more proof? If that's the case, you should ...
Wally Backman fired as manager of Joliet Jackhammers
theropolitans.com 7/31/2009 — In a move that will likely delight those who want Wally Backman back in Mets orange and blue, the volatile manager has been fired as manager of the Joliet JackHammers of the Northern League. Backman, who has had a tumultuous few years recently, was fired not due to some crazy incident, but ...