Ozzie Guillen moved to tears after quantity retirement shock

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The Chicago White Sox haven't been doing a lot profitable lately, however considered one of their higher moments got here on Friday afternoon.

Throughout the staff's dwelling opener, CHSN broadcast reside from Assured Price Area, with host Chuck Garfien joined by former supervisor Ozzie Guillen and White Sox legend Scott Podsednik.

Going into the underside of the third, the published staff did a reside hit, with Podsednik set to make an announcement on the desk that no one knew was coming.

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Chicago White Sox former supervisor Ozzie Guillen throughout ceremonies to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 2005 World Collection championship previous to a recreation in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Royals at U.S Mobile Area. Kansas Metropolis received 7-6 in 13 innings. (Dennis Wierzbicki/USA TODAY Sports activities)

"I don’t know what that is about," Podsednik mentioned. "I've been requested to learn what's on this envelope proper right here.

"The Chicago White Sox announce right now that 2005 World Collection-winning supervisor Ozzie Guillen will likely be honored on Saturday, August 8...."

Guillen couldn't assist however crack a joke.

"One other bobblehead?" he requested.

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However Podsednik continued.

"...with a particular ceremony retiring his quantity 13 uniform.

"The shortstop who performed for 13 seasons with the White Sox would be the thirteenth participant in franchise historical past to have his quantity retired, and first supervisor. Mr. Ozzie Guillen, your legacy will ceaselessly be etched."

The announcement was additionally heard on the stadium's public handle system, and the South Aspect devoted started chanting their beloved supervisor's title as Podsednik and Guillen, wiping away tears, shared a hug.

"Oh my God, the place's my spouse?" Guillen requested.

Former supervisor Ozzie Guillen is honored with the 2005 World Collection Chicago White Sox earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Cleveland Guardians at Price Area in Chicago, Illinois, on July 12, 2025. (Patrick Gorski/Imagn Pictures)

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"Wow. I don’t know the way to react, the way to say thanks to the White Sox group. Wow."

Guillen managed the White Sox to their first World Collection victory in 88 years over the Houston Astros and has been an analyst for the staff since 2019.