White Sox to Retire Ozzie Guillen's No. 13

Former player and manager will be honored in August ceremony

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:33pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball player's batting stance, with the number 13 prominently featured, conveying the dynamic energy and motion of the sport.A cubist interpretation of Ozzie Guillen's iconic batting stance, celebrating the retired number 13 of the beloved White Sox player and manager.Chicago Today

The Chicago White Sox have announced they will retire the number 13 jersey of former player and manager Ozzie Guillen. Guillen, who led the team to a World Series championship in 2005, will be the 13th member of the organization to have his number retired and the first manager in franchise history to receive that honor.

Why it matters

Ozzie Guillen is considered a beloved figure in White Sox history, having spent 21 years with the organization as both a player and manager. Retiring his number 13 jersey is a significant recognition of his contributions to the team and the city of Chicago.

The details

Guillen, 62, played shortstop for the White Sox from 1985 to 1997 and then managed the team from 2004 to 2011, leading them to the 2005 World Series title. He will be the 13th member of the White Sox organization to have his number retired, joining players like Mark Buehrle and Paul Konerko from the 2005 championship team.

  • Guillen's number 13 jersey will be retired in a ceremony on August 8, 2026.
  • Guillen was the White Sox's manager from 2004 to 2011.

The players

Ozzie Guillen

A former shortstop and manager for the Chicago White Sox, Guillen played for the team from 1985 to 1997 and managed them from 2004 to 2011, leading the team to a World Series championship in 2005.

Jerry Reinsdorf

The owner of the Chicago White Sox, who praised Guillen's passion and ability to motivate his teams during his tenure with the organization.

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What they’re saying

“Ozzie is truly one of a kind, and his passion for baseball and the White Sox is unmatched. Ozzie's knowledge of the game, combined with his energy and ability to motivate his teams, helped deliver a World Series Championship to White Sox fans and the city of Chicago after an 88-year drought.”

— Jerry Reinsdorf, Owner, Chicago White Sox

“I was very surprised. Very, very surprised. They made me cry for them.”

— Ozzie Guillen

What’s next

The White Sox will hold a ceremony to retire Ozzie Guillen's number 13 jersey on August 8, 2026.

The takeaway

Ozzie Guillen's number retirement is a testament to his enduring legacy with the White Sox organization, both as a player and a manager. His passion, leadership, and championship pedigree have cemented his place as one of the most iconic figures in franchise history.