White Sox mark Guillen's 2005 title, first by Latino manager

11-1 October run ended 88-year wait since 1917

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 11h1 min read

DYK: Ozzie Guillen became the first Latino manager to win a World Series when he led the Chicago White Sox to their 2005 Via @MLB on X

What happened: Ozzie Guillen managed the Chicago White Sox to the 2005 World Series title, the franchise's first championship since 1917. Chicago went 11-1 that postseason. The club retired Guillen's No. 13 last August.

Why it matters: Guillen remains the first Latino manager to win the World Series, a milestone for representation among MLB managers. The 2005 title ended an 88-year championship drought on the South Side. The number retirement formalized his place in

By the numbers: 11-1 postseason record in 2005. First White Sox title in 88 years, since 1917. No. 13 retired August 2026.

What to watch: The 2005 club remains the franchise's most recent championship reference point entering the 2027 season.

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