White Sox Retire Ozzie Guillen's Jersey Number

Longtime player, manager gets emotional at surprise announcement

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:18pm

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An abstract painting using bold, neon-like brushstrokes in shades of blue, orange, and pink, conveying the intense energy and emotion of a baseball player or manager.Ozzie Guillen's jersey retirement ceremony sparks an outpouring of emotion and nostalgia for the White Sox legend.Chicago Today

The Chicago White Sox surprised former player and manager Ozzie Guillen by announcing they will retire his No. 13 jersey later this season. Guillen immediately broke down in tears upon hearing the news, embracing his wife who joined him on the team's broadcast set.

Why it matters

Guillen has been a fixture with the White Sox organization since joining the team as a player in 1985. He was a three-time All-Star shortstop, won a World Series as the team's manager in 2005, and has remained involved with the franchise in various roles over the years, making him one of the most important figures in recent White Sox history.

The details

Guillen played for the White Sox for 13 seasons from 1985 to 1997, making the All-Star team three times and winning a Gold Glove. After retiring, he became a coach and then manager, leading the team to its first World Series title in 88 years in 2005. Guillen remained the White Sox manager until 2011 before later working as a broadcaster for the team.

  • Guillen's No. 13 jersey will be retired by the White Sox later this season.
  • Guillen played for the White Sox from 1985 to 1997.
  • Guillen managed the White Sox from 2004 to 2011, winning the World Series in 2005.

The players

Ozzie Guillen

A former shortstop, manager, and current broadcaster who has been a fixture with the Chicago White Sox organization since joining the team as a player in 1985. He was a three-time All-Star, won a Gold Glove, and managed the team to a World Series championship in 2005.

Chicago White Sox

The professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois that plays in the American League. The White Sox have won three World Series titles, with Ozzie Guillen leading them to the 2005 championship as manager.

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What they’re saying

“Another bobblehead?”

— Ozzie Guillen

What’s next

The White Sox will hold a ceremony later this season to officially retire Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 jersey.

The takeaway

Ozzie Guillen's retirement ceremony is a fitting tribute to one of the most important figures in recent White Sox history, honoring his contributions as both a player and manager and cementing his legacy with the franchise.