Wally Backman Stats & Facts
Wally Backman Essentials Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 69 Weight: 160 Born: Tuesday, September 22, 1959 in Hillsboro, OR USA Died: in , Debut: 9/2/1980 Last Game: 5/14/1993 Full Name: Walter Wayne Backman
FormerĀ second basemanĀ Wally BackmanĀ signs a two-year contract to manage theĀ Arizona Diamondbacks
2004Ā ā FormerĀ second basemanĀ Wally BackmanĀ signs a two-year contract to manage theĀ Arizona Diamondbacks, last seasonās worst team in the majors. Backman replaces interim managerĀ Al Pedrique. However, he will be fired within two weeks after reports emerge of a past DUI conviction and harassment and spousal abuse charges.
New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel
Ā On January 16, 1986, the New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel and a minor leaguer from the Minnesota Twins for three minor leaguers: outfielder Billy Beane and pitchers Joe Klink and Bill Latham. Teufel will platoon with Wally Backman during the Metsā 1986 championship run. Baseball HOT ON EBAY Card Collections ENDINGā¦
