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!

1989 wally backman

wally backman was traded from the mets to the twins in december of 1988.  here's his 1989 o-pee-chee card:

here's the topps front:

now the o-pee-chee back:

and the topps back:

backman lasted just one season in minnesota, hitting .231 in 87 games.  he shared time at second base with al newman among others and returned to the national league in 1990 after signing a free agent deal with the pirates.

voici à vous, 1989 wally backman!