Former New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman was arrested Friday morning and charged with domestic violence in Riverhead, New York.
The 59-year-old minor league manager was accused Friday of pushing a woman against a wall, twisting her hand and taking her phone so she couldn't call 911.
Backman pleaded not guilty to harassment and criminal mischief charges. He was ordered to stay away from the woman and is due back in court Sept. 17.
Backman was a key member of the 1986 Mets World Series team. He played for the Mets for nine seasons and also spent time with the Twins, Pirates, Phillies and Mariners in a 13-year career.