David Backes FAQs: Facts, Rumors, Birthdate, Net Worth, Sexual Orientation and much more!
Drag and drop
boxes to rearrange!

Who is David Backes? Biography, gossip, facts?
David Anthony Backes (born May 1 1984) is an American professional ice hockey right winger and captain of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). After two seasons of junior with the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League Backes was selected 62nd overall by the Blues in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Following his draft he joined the Minnesota State Mavericks of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association spending three seasons in the college hockey ranks.
How does David Backes look like? How did David Backes look like young?

This is how David Backes looks like. The photo hopefully gives you an impression of David Backes's look, life and work.
Photo by: Sarah Connors, License: CC-BY-2.0, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blues_vs_Ducks_ERI_4652_(5472474303).jpg
When is David Backes's birthday?
David Backes was born on the , which was a Tuesday. David Backes will be turning 42 in only 279 days from today.
How old is David Backes?
David Backes is 41 years old. To be more precise (and nerdy), the current age as of right now is 14990 days or (even more geeky) 359760 hours. That's a lot of hours!
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of David Backes? Is there a David Backes action figure?
We would think so. You can find a collection of items related to David Backes right here.
What is David Backes's zodiac sign and horoscope?
David Backes's zodiac sign is Taurus.
♉
The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus. Therefore, lucky days are Fridays and Mondays and lucky numbers are: 6, 15, 24, 33, 42 and 51. Blue and Blue-Green are David Backes's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Taurus include: Practicality, Artistic bent of mind, Stability and Trustworthiness. Negative character traits could be: Laziness, Stubbornness, Prejudice and Possessiveness.Is David Backes gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether David Backes is gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
0% of all voters think that David Backes is gay (homosexual), 0% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 0% like to think that David Backes is actually bisexual.
Advertisement
Is David Backes still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Yes, as far as we know, David Backes is still alive. We don't have any current information about David Backes's health. However, being younger than 50, we hope that everything is ok.
Are there any photos of David Backes's hairstyle or shirtless?

Well, we don't have any of that kind, but here is a normal photo.
Photo by: Sarah Connors, License: CC-BY-2.0, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blues_vs_Ducks_ERI_4735_(5473127040).jpg
Where was David Backes born?
David Backes was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Which team(s) did David Backes play for?
David Backes played for St. Louis Blues.
Do you have a photo of David Backes?

There you go. This is a photo of David Backes or something related.
Photo by: Sarah Connors, License: CC-BY-2.0, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blues_vs_Ducks_ERI_4734_(5473127926).jpg
How tall is David Backes?
David Backes is 1.91m tall, which is equivalent to 6feet and 3inches.
Does David Backes do drugs? Does David Backes smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that David Backes does smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or does David Backes do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below. 0% of the voters think that David Backes does do drugs regularly, 0% assume that David Backes does take drugs recreationally and 0% are convinced that David Backes has never tried drugs before.
How heavy is David Backes? What is David Backes's weight?
David Backes does weigh 102.1kg, which is equivalent to 225lbs.
Which position does David Backes play?
David Backes plays as a Center/Right Wing.
When did David Backes's career start? How long ago was that?
David Backes's career started in 2005. That is more than 20 years ago.
Who are similar ice hockey players to David Backes?
Zach Fucale, Luká Krejík, Anatoli Nikontsev, Artem Gordeyev and Taylor Fedun are ice hockey players that are similar to David Backes. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is David Backes doing now?
Supposedly, 2025 has been a busy year for David Backes. However, we do not have any detailed information on what David Backes is doing these days. Maybe you know more. Feel free to add the latest news, gossip, official contact information such as mangement phone number, cell phone number or email address, and your questions below.
What is David Backes's net worth in 2025? How much does David Backes earn?
According to various sources, David Backes's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about David Backes's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.