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James Richard Leyland (born December 15, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and manager. He serves as a special assistant to the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Jim Leyland. Position: Manager. Born: December 15, 1944 in Toledo, OH. High School: Perrysburg HS (Perrysburg, OH) Hall of Fame: Inducted as Manager in 2024. Full Name: James Richard Leyland. Pronunciation: \ LEE-lind \. View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info.
FULL SPEECH: The emotional Hall of Fame induction speech from legendary manager Jim Leyland! 1997 World Series-winning manager Jim Leyland gets inducted into the National Baseball Hall of...
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When Jim Leyland took over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Nov. 20, 1985, he entered his first big league managerial job with a one-year contract and a team coming off a 104-loss season.
Aug 4, 2024 · The pregame festivities, coming on the heels of Leyland’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame 13 days ago, provided a chance for Tigers fans to celebrate Leyland on his home turf. “Tonight, we're not just retiring a number. We're enshrining a legacy of leadership and heart,” Tigers broadcaster and ceremony emcee Dan ...
Jul 21, 2024 · As Leyland talked on the podium at Sunday’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony, chronicling his journey from an 18-year Minor Leaguer to a 22-year MLB manager, three-time Manager of the Year, three-time pennant winner, a World Series champion and now a Hall of Famer, there was no hiding his emotion.
Aug 3, 2024 · 0:40. Detroit — The Skipper got one more day in the sun. Jim Leyland, fresh off his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame last month, watched as his legacy in Detroit was cemented forever ...
Aug 3, 2024 · “Jim Leyland came to the Tigers at the at the perfect time,” said Todd Jones, the Tigers’ career saves leader and Leyland’s closer in 2006. “The city was on the way up, culturally and economically, and the team was reflecting that because Mr. (Mike) Ilitch had invested in Pudge Rodriguez and then in Magglio Ordonez.
Dec 4, 2023 · NASHVILLE — We’ve known for two decades that Jim Leyland was a Hall of Fame storyteller, a Hall of Fame ranter (and raver) and a no-doubt Hall of Fame character of baseball. But what he was...
Dec 3, 2023 · Former longtime manager Jim Leyland will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after being selected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee on Sunday.
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