Ozzie Guillen's Number Retired by White Sox

Emotional ceremony honors former manager's 2005 World Series title

Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:22am

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Ozzie Guillen, the former manager of the Chicago White Sox who led the team to their first World Series championship in 88 years in 2005, was overcome with emotion on Friday when he learned during a live TV broadcast that the team will be retiring his No. 13 uniform number in a special ceremony on August 8th. Guillen, a native of Venezuela, managed the White Sox from 2004 to 2011 and was named American League Manager of the Year in 2005.

Why it matters

Guillen remains a beloved figure in Chicago for his role in ending the White Sox's long World Series drought and bringing the city its first championship since 1917. Retiring his number is a significant honor that recognizes his lasting impact on the franchise and the city's baseball history.

The details

During a live broadcast on the Chicago Sports Network, Guillen was joined by former White Sox player Scott Podsednik, who opened an envelope on-air to reveal that the team would be retiring Guillen's No. 13 uniform in a special ceremony on August 8th. Guillen was visibly emotional upon hearing the news, asking where his wife was before embracing her on set as the crowd cheered.

  • The announcement was made during the White Sox's home opener on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The retirement ceremony for Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 jersey will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

The players

Ozzie Guillen

A former manager of the Chicago White Sox who led the team to their first World Series championship in 88 years in 2005. Guillen was named American League Manager of the Year that season and managed the White Sox from 2004 to 2011.

Scott Podsednik

A former All-Star outfielder who played for the White Sox, including their 2005 World Series championship team that was managed by Ozzie Guillen.

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What they’re saying

“'The Chicago White Sox announce today that 2005 World Series winning manager Ozzie Guillen will be honored on Saturday, Aug. 8.'”

— Scott Podsednik, Former White Sox player

“'Where's my wife?'”

— Ozzie Guillen

What’s next

The White Sox will hold a special ceremony on August 8, 2026 to retire Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 jersey, honoring the manager who led the team to their first World Series championship in 88 years in 2005.

The takeaway

Ozzie Guillen's number retirement by the White Sox is a fitting tribute to the manager who ended the franchise's long World Series drought and brought the city of Chicago its first baseball championship since 1917. His emotional reaction to the news underscores his lasting legacy and connection to the team and its fans.