The White Sox will retire Ozzie Guillén’s No. 13 before the first pitch against the Guardians on Saturday, August 8, honoring the former shortstop and manager on Ozzie Day at Rate Field.
The ceremony is set for 6:15 p.m., and it gives Guillén another major place in White Sox history after he managed the club to the 2005 World Series championship. With the announcement, he becomes the 13th person in franchise history to have a number retired and the first manager in team history to receive the honor.
Why this matters
Guillén has long been tied to one of the most memorable eras in White Sox history, and the number retirement reflects that impact. The team has already retired numbers for Harold Baines, Mark Buehrle, Paul Konerko and Frank Thomas, putting Guillén in a group reserved for the franchise’s most recognized figures.
The White Sox announced the event details ahead of August 8, including parking, gate times and broadcast information. Fans will also be able to follow the event on CHSN, FOX, FOX One, Chicago Radio and Chicago Radio AM, with AM-1000 and FM-100.3 included in the broadcast lineup.
What to expect at Rate Field
The game itself is scheduled for 6:15 p.m., with the tribute taking place before the first pitch. The White Sox also noted that the Rate Field Box Office will be part of the event setup, and the day is being framed as a full Ozzie Day celebration for one of the all-time greats in White Sox history.
For the organization, the decision places Guillén alongside the most important names in team history. For fans, it is a chance to revisit the 2005 World Series title and the manager who helped deliver it.
