Overview
- The team revealed the decision during the home opener broadcast Friday, when 2005 outfielder Scott Podsednik read a statement on CHSN.
- A pregame ceremony is set for Saturday, August 8 at Guaranteed Rate Field before the game against the Cleveland Guardians.
- Guillén grew emotional on air, thanked the organization, and shared the moment with his wife, Ibis, as fans at the park cheered.
- He becomes the 13th franchise figure with a retired number and the first manager in White Sox history to receive the honor.
- Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf called him “one of a kind” and credited his leadership for the 2005 championship that ended an 88-year title drought.