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Name Team Age
John Backman Retired (2238, Age 38) Died (2272, Age 72)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 1
(2218)		 3B L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Nomar Garciaparra League 0 14 years (112 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
67 95 51
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
90 64 61
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
48 69 26
Endurance Velocity Control
55 10 8
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
66 100 100
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
25 0 10/28/2200
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 2
Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (CF)
83 (83.3 %) 17 (17.8 %) 1 (1.8 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2238-11-01John Backman has retired from the Chicago SouthSiders
2238-09-24The Chicago SouthSiders have promoted John Backman to the major league team.
2238-09-24The Chicago SouthSiders have acquired John Backman from the waiver wire.
2238-06-28The Montreal Canucks have acquired Doug Adams from the waiver wire. The Montreal Canucks have waived John Backman.
2238-05-13The Montreal Canucks have designated John Backman for assignment.
2238-04-28The Montreal Canucks have promoted John Backman to the major league team.
2238-04-01The Montreal Canucks have promoted Lew Sutcliffe to the major league team. The Montreal Canucks have promoted Bill Sauer to the major league team. The Montreal Canucks have promoted Hideki Kakehata to the major league team. The Montreal Canucks have promoted Ducky Mays to the major league team. The Montreal Canucks have designated Bob Pechiney for assignment. The Montreal Canucks have designated John Backman for assignment. The Montreal Canucks have designated Jack Sebring for assignment. The Montreal Canucks have sent Roger Garrity to the minors.
2237-04-25John Backman of the Montreal Canucks is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
2237-04-18The Montreal Canucks have acquired John Backman from the waiver wire.
2237-03-25The St. Louis Cardinals have designated Ike Erskine for assignment. The St. Louis Cardinals have designated John Backman for assignment.
2229-09-20John Backman of the St. Louis Cardinals is injured and is expected to be out 35 days.
2227-09-07John Backman of the St. Louis Cardinals is injured and is expected to be out 24 days.
2224-05-21John Backman of the St. Louis Cardinals is injured and is expected to be out 36 days.
2223-04-01The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted Larry French to the major league team. The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted John Backman to the major league team.
2221-10-03Trade #1706159 has been completed between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Toronto Deus Exe Shadows. The Toronto Deus Exe Shadows receive Augie Naehring, Babe West from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for John Backman, Park Clarkson, Draft Pick 2222 Round 1 TOR (Doug Carroll), Draft Pick 2223 Round 1 TOR (Ike Erskine).