White Sox honor Ozzie Guillén by retiring his No. 13
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén on August 8, 2026, prior to their game against Cleveland. Guillén, a three-time All-Star, played 13 of his 16 MLB seasons with the White Sox and later managed the team to a World Series title in 2005. The retirement ceremony included remarks from Guillén and tributes from former teammates such as A.J. Pierzynski and Paul Konerko, as well as White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. Guillén expressed his gratitude for the honor, highlighting his Venezuelan heritage and the significance of the number 13 in his country’s baseball tradition.
- •Guillén's No. 13 retired before White Sox vs. Cleveland on August 8, 2026
- •He played 13 seasons with the White Sox and won a World Series as manager
- •Ceremony attended by former teammates and White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf
- •Guillén wore a Venezuelan flag lapel pin during the event
- •His selection of No. 13 reflects Venezuelan baseball tradition
- 2:14 AMESPN MLB — White Sox retire 'grateful' Guillén's No. 13 jersey
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ozzie Guillén thanks family, Venezuela and South Side faithful in number retirement ceremony
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox retire No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén
"The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén’ in a ceremony before Saturday's game against Cleveland. The 62-year-old Guillén , a colorful analyst on White Sox telecasts, became the 13th individual and first former manager to have his number retired by the team. A three-time All-Star, Guillen played his first 13 of 16 major league seasons with the White Sox.
"The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén' in a ceremony before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
"No. 13 becomes the 13th member so immortalized in the White Sox organization
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 9, 2026, 2:14 AMWhite Sox retire 'grateful' Guillén's No. 13 jersey
The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén' in a ceremony before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:30 AMOzzie Guillén thanks family, Venezuela and South Side faithful in number retirement ceremony
No. 13 becomes the 13th member so immortalized in the White Sox organization
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:24 AMWhite Sox retire No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén
The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén’ in a ceremony before Saturday's game against Cleveland. The 62-year-old Guillén , a colorful analyst on White Sox telecasts, became the 13th individual and first former manager to have his number retired by the team. A three-time All-Star, Guillen played his first 13 of 16 major league seasons with the White Sox.
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