Ozzie Guillén's number 13 retired by Chicago White Sox
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Ozzie Guillén had his number 13 retired by the Chicago White Sox during a pregame ceremony at Sox Park on Saturday. Family, former teammates, and fans attended the event, marking Guillén as the 13th former player and the first manager to receive this honor. Celebrating a successful career, Guillén reflected on his journey from a rookie of the year to a three-time All-Star and manager who led the Sox to a championship in 2005. Emotions ran high as he expressed gratitude to the organization and his supporters, noting the long wait for this recognition. A standing ovation and chants of his name filled the ballpark.
- •Guillén's number 13 retired at Sox Park on August 8.
- •He is the first manager to have his number retired by the team.
- •The ceremony celebrated his contributions as a player and manager.
- •Guillén expressed gratitude to fans and the Sox organization.
- •Emotional tributes marked the occasion with a packed house in attendance.
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: After a lifetime of laughs, White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen gets emotional at number retirement
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Column: After a lifetime of laughs, Chicago White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen gets emotional at number retirement
"Ozzie Guillén was deemed too skinny to become an everyday major-league shortstop, but a Chicago White Sox scout named Jerry Krause saw something in him. Guillén wound up as the rookie of the year and a three-time All-Star with a 16-year playing career. Guillén was considered too crazy to become a major-league manager, but a White Sox general manager named Ken Williams saw something in him, and ...
"CHICAGO — Ozzie Guillén was deemed too skinny to become an everyday major-league shortstop, but a Chicago White Sox scout named Jerry Krause saw something in him. Guillén wound up as the rookie of the year and a three-time All-Star with a 16-year playing career. Guillén was considered too crazy to become a major-league manager, but a White Sox general manager named Ken Williams saw something ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:59 AMPaul Sullivan: After a lifetime of laughs, White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen gets emotional at number retirement
CHICAGO — Ozzie Guillén was deemed too skinny to become an everyday major-league shortstop, but a Chicago White Sox scout named Jerry Krause saw something in him. Guillén wound up as the rookie of the year and a three-time All-Star with a 16-year playing career. Guillén was considered too crazy to become a major-league manager, but a White Sox general manager named Ken Williams saw something ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:35 AMColumn: After a lifetime of laughs, Chicago White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen gets emotional at number retirement
Ozzie Guillén was deemed too skinny to become an everyday major-league shortstop, but a Chicago White Sox scout named Jerry Krause saw something in him. Guillén wound up as the rookie of the year and a three-time All-Star with a 16-year playing career. Guillén was considered too crazy to become a major-league manager, but a White Sox general manager named Ken Williams saw something in him, and ...
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