1991 wally backman

after a season with the pirates, free agent wally backman moved across the state of pennsylvania to play for the phillies in 1991. here's his 1991 o-pee-chee card:

here's the topps front:

now the o-pee-chee back:

and the topps back:

backman played in 94 games and hit .243 for the phils in '91. he spent the 1992 season with the phillies before finishing his career in 1993 with the mariners. backman had some troubles after his playing days were over, so it's good to see him back on a major league managerial track as he spent last year guiding the mets' aa team.

voici à vous, 1991 wally backman!