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Born on December 15, 1944, Jim Leyland is from Perrysburg, Ohio, United States. Jim Leyland is listed as a baseball player and baseball manager. That works out to 81 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Perrysburg High School. Listed accolades include Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award (1990) and National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (2024).
My Take
Jim Leyland is, to me, the picture of a true baseball lifer. He shone far brighter as a manager than as a player, and that long apprenticeship gave his leadership real weight. Leading the Marlins to the 1997 title, three straight division crowns with the Pirates, and finally his 2024 Hall of Fame induction, he earned every honor the hard way. I always loved the image of him in the dugout, weathered and watchful, trusting his players completely. A fierce competitor with a soft spot for his people, he balanced both beautifully. That blend of grit and humanity is exactly why he commands my respect.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Leyland
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・リーランド
- Reading
- じむ・りーらんど
- Born
- December 15, 1944 (age 81)
- Origin
- Perrysburg, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player / baseball manager
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Perrysburg High School
Awards & achievements
- 1990 Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
- 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim%20Leyland
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2746376
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Leyland born?
Jim Leyland was born on December 15, 1944 and is 81 years old.
Where is Jim Leyland from?
Jim Leyland is from Perrysburg, Ohio, United States.
What does Jim Leyland do?
Jim Leyland works as baseball player, baseball manager.
Which high school did Jim Leyland attend?
Jim Leyland attended Perrysburg High School.
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