White Sox to retire Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 jersey in August

In a special surprise during their home opener on Friday, the White Sox announced they will be retiring former shortstop and manager Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 jersey in August.

The team announced the honor in the middle of the 3rd inning, prompting a standing ovation from the crowd.

"Oh my God," Guillen said. "Wow. I don't know how to react. I'll just say thank you to the White Sox organization."

The team will hold a special ceremony on Aug. 8 to formally retire his number.

"I can die on August 9 now. My God, this is the biggest news," Guillen said.

A three-time All-Star, Guillen played for the White Sox for 13 seasons from 1985 to 1997, was the American League Rookie of the Year in 1985, and won a Gold Glove at shortstop in 1990. 

He was later hired as the team's manager in 2004, and led the team to a World Series championship in 2005. His last year as manager was in 2011, and he later became a TV studio analyst for the team. He also won a World Series title as a coach with the Florida Marlins in 2003.

"Ozzie is truly one of a kind, and his passion for baseball and the White Sox is unmatched. Ozzie's knowledge of the game, combined with his energy and ability to motivate his teams, helped deliver a World Series Championship to White Sox fans and the city of Chicago after an 88-year drought," White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. "The number 13 has always belonged to Ozzie in the hearts of our fans, and this season, we wanted to make it official by retiring his number. Like many of the White Sox legends, there will never be another 13."  

Fittingly, Guillen will become the 13th player in White Sox history to have their jersey retired, joining Nellie Fox, Harold Baines, Luke Appling, Minnie Minoso, Luis Aparicio, Paul Konerko, Ted Lyons, Billy Pierce, Frank Thomas, Jackie Robinson, Mark Buehrle and Carlton Fisk. He's the first White Sox manager to earn the honor.