SIOUX CITY -- Five inches taller and 65 pounds heavier than his well-known father, Wally Backman Jr. looks thoroughly capable of belting baseballs out of just about any ballpark in the country.

At 6 feet 2 inches and 230 pounds, Wally Backman Jr. isn't the mirror image of his dad. A 5-9 fireball, Wally Backman created a reputation for hustle during a 14-year major-league career ...

With first baseman Jim Rushford unavailable, Cliburn tweaked the lineup, starting Wally Backman Jr. at first, Adam Courcha at second and Jose Valdez at third. The Toros also signed outfielder ...

Wally Backman, Dave Henderson, and Bob Welch were selected in the first round after Greer. Franklin pitched in three games with the Padres at 18 years old, then never saw another inning in the ...

Ryan fanned 12 in nine innings. Gooden went 10. With it still tied 1-1 in the 12th, Wally Backman reached on an infield single, went to second on an errant pickoff throw and, after Keith Hernandez ...

There Billy found waiting for him a Mets uniform with his name on the back, and a receiving party of players: Lee Mazzilli, Mookie Wilson, Wally Backman. The players knew who he was; they came up ...

Before you start “My Friends,” place your right hand over the left side of your chest and protect your heart. Because author ...

I watched a Nordic film that shook me to my core, it was called A Man Called Ove, and I immediately went out and bought the ...

"My Friends by Fredrik Backman" is a witty, heartfelt story that explores the impact of childhood trauma, the power of chosen family, and the resilience of hope. With dual timelines ...

Known for "A Man Called Ove" and "Beartown," Backman will speak about his new book, "My Friends." Bookmarks will host Fredrik Backman this week, the internationally bestselling author of “A Man ...