Lester John Backman (March 20, 1888 – November 8, 1975) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals for 21 games during the

1909 St. Louis Cardinals season The 1909 St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 28th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 18th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 54–98 during the season and finished 7th in the National League. Regular season Season st ...

and 26 games during the

1910 St. Louis Cardinals season The 1910 St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 29th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 19th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 63–90 during the season and finished seventh in the National League. Regular season Seaso ...

. He made his debut game in the Major League at the age of 21 on July 3, 1909. He played his last game at the age of 22 on August 28, 1910.

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