[DOC] [TLE] Jim Leyland - Wikipedia [PAR] James Richard "Jim" Leyland (born December 15, 1944) is a retired Major 
League Baseball manager. He currently serves as a special assistant to the 
Detroit Tigers and is the manager of the United States national baseball team. He 
led the Florida Marlins to a World Series championship in 1997, and previously 
won ... In 1972, Leyland became a minor league manager in the Tigers 
organization... [DOC] [TLE] 1997 World Series - Wikipedia [PAR] The 1997 World Series, the 93rd edition of Major League Baseball's 
championship series, ... The first World Series game in the state of Florida, Game 
1 featured a ... Both teams scored in the first, thanks to RBI singles by Justice for 
the Indians ..... Jim Leyland, responding to reports that he would retire if the 
Marlins won the... [DOC] [TLE] A look back at baseball's most successful wild card teams - NY Daily ... [PAR] Oct 2, 2015 ... 1997 Florida Marlins. These Marlins became the first wild card team to win a 
World Series title. Behind manager Jim Leyland, they won 92... [DOC] [TLE] Jim Leyland - BR Bullpen - Baseball-Reference.com [PAR] Nov 3, 2013 ... Jim Leyland has been a minor league catcher, a major league coach, and a ... 
players after their World Series triumph, and as a result became the first team to 
... He led the team to a surprise division title and World Series appearance in 
2006. ... Other post-season appearances: 2 (1997 & 2006 Wild Card)... [DOC] [TLE] Miami Marlins on Baseball Almanac [PAR] But by the time Jim Leyland became manager in 1997, Huizenga's free agent 
money ... They were also the first wild card team in major league history to win it 
all. ... the first team to lose 100 games the season after winning the World Series. 
... Jack McKeon to manage and brought up feisty pitching prospect Dontrelle 
Willis. [DOC] [TLE] Miami Marlins Managers (2012 - 2016) and Florida Marlins ... [PAR] The Miami Marlins managers with wins, losses, winning percentages, finishes 
and ... During the 1997 season the Florida Marlins became the first wild card 
team from either the National or American League to win the World Series. Did 
you know that John Boles, Fredi Gonzalez, Jim Leyland & Jack McKeon  all 
highly... [DOC] [TLE] If They Don't Win It's a Shame: The Year the Marlins Bought the ... [PAR] Editorial Reviews. From Kirkus Reviews. Freelance sportswriter Rosenbaum 
offers a breezy ... If They Don't Win It's a Shame: The Year the Marlins Bought the 
World Series [Dave ... They were the first Wild Card team in MLB history to win 
the Series. ... He also brought in Jim Leyland to manage the team, a successful 
field... [DOC] [TLE] Jim Leyland steps down as Detroit Tigers manager | MLB.com [PAR] ... he wanted a proven manager to lead a win-now Florida Marlins team in 1997. 
... For years, however, Leyland dreamed about a chance to manage Detroit. ... 
The 2006 Tigers, Leyland's first team, won the AL Wild Card and went to the 
World Series, ... He started thinking about his future as early as June, and 
became more... [DOC] [TLE] Jim Leyland will manage Team USA in 2017 WBC | MLB.com [PAR] Apr 15, 2016 ... Jim Leyland, named Friday as Team USA's manager for the 2017 WBC, chuckled 
over the phone. ... In a 3-0 win over the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the American 
League .... Game 5 on Wednesday -- advancing to their first World Series since 
1997. .... Unlike Giants manager Bruce Bochy in 2014, no Wild Card... [DOC] [TLE] How Many MLB Wild-Card Teams Have Won the World Series? [PAR] Oct 19, 2014 ... The first wild-card team to win the World Series was the 1997 Florida Marlins. Jim 
Leyland's team went 92-70, finishing the regular season nine... [DOC] [TLE] Jim Leyland - Revolvy [PAR] In 1972, Leyland became a minor league manager in the Tigers organization;

Question: In 1997 this Jim Leyland-managed team became the first wild card to win a World Series
Answer: the Florida Marlins