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Mustache Greats #10: Wally Backman
mandatorymustache.blogspot.com - 6/15/2009
Mustache Greats #10: Wally Backman
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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 ...
homeruntrot.blogspot.com - 6/9/2009
Wally Backman Interview
— homeruntrot.blogspot.com — 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 . (more) Wally Backman Interview

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Link: Interview with Wally Backman
theropolitans.com - 6/8/2009
Link: Interview with Wally Backman
— theropolitans.com — 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.    ... (more) Link: Interview with Wally Backman

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MUSTACHE WEDNESDAY: SCOTT PLAYER
everydayshouldbesaturday.com - 6/12/2009
MUSTACHE WEDNESDAY: SCOTT PLAYER
— everydayshouldbesaturday.com — Today’s truly choice Mustache of the Day: Florida State’s very own Scott Player. Player’s middle name is... Darwin, something we did not know but are not surprised to hear. He is obviously the next stage of human evolution made ... (more) MUSTACHE WEDNESDAY: SCOTT PLAYER

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