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Wally Backman

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1977-1993 (1980-1993)
Proper Name
Walter Wayne Backman
Positions
2B (1021) ... SS (292) ... 3B (120) ... DH (1)
Height / Weight
5-9 / 160
Bats / Throws
Both / Right
Birthdate
September 22,1959   Age:  66.259
Place
Hillsboro, Oregon
High School
Aloha (Aloha,OR)
Drafted/Signed
1977-1-16-New York Mets
MLB Debut
September 2,1980
MLBAM ID
110419
Retrosheet#
backw001
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[1977] 1st Round Draft Pick (#16 overall) by the New York Mets   [1986] World Series Champion with New York Mets
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1977116June-RegNew York MetsYes1977-06-08SSHSORAloha (Aloha,OR)HSHShsPremiumPremiumMarvin Scott 
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