DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced they will retire the number of former manager Jim Leyland later this season.
Leyland managed the Tigers for eight seasons from 2006 to 2013. They won two American League pennants and three AL Central titles during that span.
The Tigers only had one losing season during Leyland’s tenure, and they surpassed 90 wins thrice.
In their four playoff appearances under Leyland, the Tigers went 4-0 in the Divisional Round and 2-2 in the ALCS. Unfortunately, a 1-8 record in World Series game left that group without a ring.
Leyland retired with a 700-597 record in Detroit. He also coached 11 years in Pittsburgh, two years in Miami, and one year in Colorado, with an overall managerial record of 1769-1728.
Since Leyland left, the Tigers have made just one playoff appearance (with his players in 2014). No team has a longer active streak without a playoff appearance.
Leyland was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame as a manager. During his playing career, he spent parts of seven season in the Tigers’ minor-league system from 1964-1970, hitting .222 with four homers in 446 games.
His No. 10 jersey will be retired Aug. 3, when the Tigers host the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park.
One of the highest honors for one of the most successful managers in franchise history.
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 3, 2024
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