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White Sox Retire Ozzie Guillén's No. 13

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The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén in a ceremony before Saturday's game against Cleveland. The 62-year-old Guillén, a colorful analyst on White Sox telecasts, became the 13th individual and first former manager to have his number retired by the team. His name and number were unveiled on a façade of Guaranteed Rate Field's second deck.

A three-time All-Star, Guillén played his first 13 of 16 major league seasons with the White Sox. He was the AL rookie of the year in 1985 and won a Gold Glove in 1990. Guillén returned to Chicago to manage the White Sox from 2004 to 2011 and led the team to their last World Series championship in 2005.

Guillén was introduced in front of the dugout by A.J. Pierzynski and Paul Konerko. "I've never been nervous playing baseball," Guillén said. "I've never been nervous managing baseball. But today I am very, very nervous because this is a different moment." In a statement, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said, "From the moment he joined this organization in spring training 1985, Ozzie Guillén has been one of a kind."