After eight years with Detroit, skipper Jim Leyland announced Monday that he'll be stepping down. Leyland, who's racked up three pennant wins and a championship in his 22 years as a manager, began his career with the Tigers as a catcher in 1963. Here's seven reasons why he'll be missed.

7. His influence on fan fashion:

6. His extensive knowledge of meteorology:

5. His singing voice:

4. His entrepreneurial spirit:

3. His dance moves:

2. His high-school swag:

Ok last one. I'm sure Mary Burkhart never imagined this would hit twitter pic.twitter.com/gGs6uocS

- Patrick Leyland (@pleyland1013) November 25, 2012

1. Did we mention his dance moves?