‘Defiant’ till the end, Backman leaves Mets
Iconic Cyclones Manager Resigns, or is Pushed Out, of Organization
Wally Backman was, has been, and likely always will be an enigmatic sort.
Enigmatic and, at times, extremely entertaining as well.
The most beloved manager in the 16-year history of the Brooklyn Cyclones was let go or, if you believe several media reports, forced out as skipper of the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas earlier this week, ending a journey many thought would ultimately result in the 61-year-old finding his way into the parent-club Mets’ dugout.