Jim Leyland has accomplished many things in his storied baseball career, but soon he may be able to add Hall of Famer to his other merits. Leyland whose lengthy managerial career ended in 2013 with the Tigers, was just announced to be one of eight names eligible for Hall of Fame voting by the Contemporary Era Baseball Committee.
Jim Leyland’s incredible career as a manager began long before he ever scowled his way into the hearts of Tigers’ fans. Leyland—who like some of the best managers in baseball was once a catcher—began managing with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986 when he was a relatively spritely 41 years old.