Background
Leyland, Jim was born on December 15, 1944 in Toledo.
Leyland, Jim was born on December 15, 1944 in Toledo.
Minor league catcher Detroit Tigers Organization, 1964-1969, minor league coach, 1970-1971, minor league manager, 1971-1981. Third base coach Chicago White Sox, 1982—1985. Manager Pittsburgh Pirates, 1985-1996, Florida Marlins, Miami, 1997-1998, Colorado Rockies, Denver, 1998—1999.
Major league scout St. Louis Cardinals, 2000—2005. Manager Detroit Tigers, since 2005.
Christmas chairman Salvation Army, 1990—1991. Spokesman Major League Baseball's Fathers Day Program.
Married Katie Leyland. Children: Patrick, Kellie.