Jim Leyland Number Retirement

To recognize his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and impact across the sport, the Detroit Tigers will celebrate "The Skipper" on-field at Comerica Park on Saturday, August 3 against the Kansas City Royals. In a special pregame ceremony bestowing one of the highest honors, Leyland’s #10 will be retired in front of his family and friends, special guests and Tigers fans.

The first 15,000 fans at the game will receive a Jim Leyland Starter Pack, which includes a baseball cap, mustache and sunglasses.

CAREER ACCOLADES

Leyland helmed Major League teams for 22 seasons, overseeing the Pirates, Marlins, Rockies, and Tigers, achieving a total of 1,769 victories. His managerial career boasted six first-place finishes, three pennants, and the crowning achievement of the 1997 World Series title with the Marlins.

Recognized for his managerial prowess, Leyland earned the Manager of the Year accolade three times, twice with the Pirates in 1990 and 1992 and once more with the Tigers in 2006. In 2017, Leyland capped his managerial career by leading Team USA to the World Baseball Classic championship.

Jim Leyland Hall of Fame

Jim Leyland took the Detroit Tigers to new heights and elevated the game of baseball throughout his entire career.

The Contemporary Era Baseball committee inducted Leyland into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2024 where he will be forever enshrined in baseball glory. The induction ceremony takes place in Cooperstown, New York over the weekend of July 19-21.

Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Trips

Travel packages are available for the Hall of Fame Induction of Jim Leyland in Cooperstown through Sports Travel & Tours.

Join the National Baseball Hall of Fame and returning Hall of Fame members in extending a warm welcome to Jim Leyland, the newest member of the Class of 2024 to join the esteemed Hall of Fame family. Discover our exclusive Travel Packages for the Hall of Fame and Museum's Induction Weekend.

Secure your spot now and become a part of this unforgettable celebration. Seize the opportunity and be there to witness history in the making!