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Videos: Remembering Jim Leyland At His Cussing Best

October 21, 2013, 5:41 PM
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The news: Jim Leyland is stepping down as the Tigers' manager.

The reaction: Among Leyland's many gifts that we will miss next year is his old-school orneriness.

Some observers believe Leyland ranted better than anyone in baseball, and the first three videos below show Leyland at his classic best.

The fourth is a short video of Miguel Cabrera imitating Leyland when he smokes. 

Leyland cusses out Barry Bonds

Leyland's anti-umpire rant.

Miguel Cabrerea imitates Jim Leyland smoking

 

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