I had the privilege of sitting down with Wally Backman, a key member of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets on my podcast.
We covered it all: Stories from the unforgettable 1986 Mets season, including winning the World Series, the iconic ticker tape parade, and the thrill of playing in New York City. His epic YouTube-famous meltdowns with umpires—there’s so much more to the story than meets the eye. The Playing for Peanuts documentary, where he managed the South Georgia Peanuts in an unfiltered, all-access look at a season in independent baseball. His managing career, including leading the Long Island Ducks to a championship and managing at every level of the minors and in independent baseball. What it’s like as a manager to tell a player they’re heading to the MLB. Playing for legendary managers Davey Johnson, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre, and Lou Piniella.
Backman, who played 14 MLB seasons with the Mets, Twins, Pirates, Phillies, and Mariners, brings unparalleled insight and stories from the diamond.
Don’t miss this episode! Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform.
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