Ozzie Guillén, who led White Sox to World Series win, brought to tears after hearing team will retire his number
· Yahoo Sports
The Chicago White Sox have a lengthy history in MLB, but World Series titles have been elusive. Since the franchise’s first year in 1901, the team has won the World Series just three times, the most recent of which came in 2005.
The man at the center of that win — manager Ozzie Guillén — finally got his flowers from the team Friday, learning during the broadcast that he would have his number retired by the franchise.
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Upon hearing the news, Guillén immediately burst into tears in an incredibly touching moment. One of Guillén’s players on that World Series winning team — outfielder Scott Podsednik — nearly got choked up as he read the news to Guillén.
Ozzie Guillén is brought to tears after learning the White Sox will be retiring his jersey later this season pic.twitter.com/Ws76CMcnjB
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But since it was Guillén, there was obviously going to be some humor involved. He showed off his wit and sarcasm just moments before getting the news, joking that he thought he was getting “another bobblehead.” It made the moment all the more enjoyable when Guillén found out the news was much better than that.
Guillén then called his wife onto the broadcast and shared a hug and kiss with her before waving to the cheering White Sox crowd. After all the dust had settled and his emotions were in check, Guillén quipped, “I can die August 9 now.” The White Sox will retire Guillén’s No. 13 on Aug. 8.
Guillén’s time in Chicago extends far beyond his managerial career in the city. After signing with the San Diego Padres as a shortstop in 1980, Guillén was traded to the White Sox in 1984. He made his MLB debut with Chicago the following year, and spent his first 13 seasons in the majors with the franchise. Guillén, known for his strong defense up the middle, won the Rookie of the Year award, made three All-Star teams and won a Gold Glove with the White Sox.
Following his playing career, Guillén went into coaching. He was hired by the White Sox in 2004 and led the team to a winning record in his first season with the club. The next year, Guillén led the team to a 99-win season that culminated in a World Series title.
Thanks to some incredible starting pitching, and Guillén’s willingness to ride his aces, the White Sox went 11-1 in the postseason that year, one of the most dominant playoff records ever.
Guillén remained the team’s manager for six more seasons, going 678-617 in his eight years as manager.
Following his managerial career, Guillén eventually returned to the team as a local broadcaster, where he provides analysis of the team and finds ways to work in his trademark humor at every opportunity.