Wally Backman
Speaker & Booking Information
Former Second Baseman for the New York Mets
Based in New York, NY
Motivational Sports Speaker
Speaking Fee
Under $10,000
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Available for:
- Corporate Appearances
- Speaking Engagements
- Meet & Greets
- Endorsements
- Virtual Events
- Social Media Campaigns
About Wally Backman
Wally Backman achieved great notoriety as a second baseman for the New York Mets in the 1980s. Backman hit .333 in the 1986 World Series that was improbably won by the Mets over the Boston Red Sox. That season was also the first time he hit over .300 in his career. Backman was first called up by the Mets in 1980 and first won the starting second base job in 1984. Following his time in New York, he also played for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Seattle Mariners. The Mets originally drafted him as the 16th overall pick in 1977. Backman has gone on to a very successful career as a minor league manager. He has been named Sporting News Minor League Manager of the Year and the Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year. Backman is also a member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
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