Washington Post: Diamonbacks Hire Backman

Washington Post: Diamonbacks Hire Backman
Tuesday, November 2, 2004; Page D08
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Wally Backman was hired yesterday as manager of the Diamondbacks, taking over a team coming off one of the worst seasons in major league history (51-111).

A former Mets second baseman with a reputation for intensity, Backman, 45, was selected minor league manager of the year this season by the Sporting News after leading Class A Lancaster to the best record in the California League. It was his first year in the Diamondbacks' organization.