![]() Which is hard to understand outside of the context of the writer’s personal relationship with Backman because, on the merits, there’ nothing that makes Backman any better of a candidate for a big league job than dozens or maybe scores of former players and minor league managers like him. Basically all stories about Backman are stump pieces in the service of Backman getting another shot. It’s a profile of where Backman is now, but make no mistake, it is also a piece stumping for Backman to get another shot. This time in the New York Times, where Kalpisch catches up with his old friend who now manages the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. Today Bob Klapisch - who has written columns stumping for Backman many, many, many, times in the past - has another one. ![]() You’d think by now that that whole narrative had run its course, but you’d be wrong. If you Google “Backman Mets manager” you will find a ton of such articles and columns. When others got the job instead of him Backman became the subject of sympathetic “Backman thinks he was unfairly passed over” stories, the sort of which you rarely if ever see about the countless other passed over managerial candidates. When the Mets job was open or a Mets manager was rumored to be on the hot seat the “well, now it’s Backman’s turn” chorus began. There was a sense that he was somehow entitled to be the Mets manager. Primarily New York ballwriters who covered the Mets back in the 80s, had good relations with him and realized that he was always good for a pithy quote or colorful story.Īctually, it was more than just thinking he’d be a good candidate. For parties interested in hiring Wally Backman, we recommend filling out the booking request form so our booking agents can help with making your next event a success.For years and years, former Mets player and minor league manager Wally Backman was the media’s dream candidate to be the Mets big league manager. Our team then works with Wally Backman's agent, manager or assistant on the booking request. The fees listed on the speaker profile are rough estimates based on the previous market rate for the talent. ![]() We then confirm the sports celebrity fee based on the details of the request. When an organization request booking details for a celebrity like Wally Backman, we work closely with the client to make sure the proposed dates does not interfere with the requested athletes schedule. Our booking agency can help with finding an athlete or sports celebrity that aligns with your upcoming events date, location, and budget. Our speakers bureau does not claim to exclusively represent Wally Backman. Backman is also a member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.ĭisclaimer: AthleteSpeakers assists companies seeking to hire talent like Wally Backman for speaking engagements, virtual meetings, appearances, product endorsements, and business sanctions. ![]() He has been named Sporting News Minor League Manager of the Year and the Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year. Backman has gone on to a very successful career as a minor league manager. The Mets originally drafted him as the 16th overall pick in 1977. Following his time in New York, he also played for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Seattle Mariners. Backman was first called up by the Mets in 1980 and first won the starting second base job in 1984. That season was also the first time he hit over. 333 in the 1986 World Series that was improbably won by the Mets over the Boston Red Sox. Wally Backman achieved great notoriety as a second baseman for the New York Mets in the 1980s. ![]()
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