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homeruntrot.blogspot.com - 6/9/2009
Wally Backman Interview
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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
Wally Backman: The Interview
— jorgesaysno.blogspot.com — 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 ... (more) Wally Backman: The Interview

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

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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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