Leyland’s 1997 Marlins became the first-ever MLB Wild Card team to win a World Series Championship. Leyland managed the Marlins and Tigers to World Series appearances, respectively. He managed every club, except Colorado, to an MLB Postseason appearance. Leyland spent 22-years as a Major League manager with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies, and Detroit Tigers.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ December 4, 2023 Welcome to Cooperstown, Jim Leyland! /BzosqPdo7x Leyland received 15 of 16 votes to earn his place in Cooperstown. On Sunday evening, the MLB Veterans Committee elected World Series winning manager Jim Leyland into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has its first inductee.
