US EditionOzzie Next? Guillen Wants His Number Retired Under One Condition
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 12 – Mark Buehrle's statue honors his key role in the White Sox's 2005 World Series title and his 16-year MLB career with 214 wins, the team said.
- The Chicago White Sox unveiled a statue of Mark Buehrle at Rate Field on July 12, 2025, honoring his career and 2005 World Series contributions.
- The statue unveiling followed the team's choice to honor Buehrle for his consistent pitching, leadership, and role in the franchise's last championship.
- Buehrle, recognized for multiple All-Star selections and several Gold Glove awards, said he felt anxious throughout the day and never expected to receive such a prestigious honor during his career.
- The statue depicts Buehrle pitching the final out in Game 3 of the 2005 World Series, symbolizing the team’s 11-1 post-season run and historic rotation.
- This tribute highlights Buehrle’s lasting impact on the White Sox and inspires both fans and teammates, linking past achievements to ongoing team aspirations.
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Ozzie next? Guillen wants his number retired under one condition
CHICAGO (WGN) — Mark Buehrle joined Paul Konerko Friday as members of the 2005 World Series Champion White Sox immortalized in bronze, but according to at least two others on the '05 team, there should be a third who at least gets his number retired. That man is Ozzie Guillen. "Retired numbers, me. It's me. By the way, I'm gonna say that live in front of all you guys. I don't want Jerry dead for someone to retire my number," Guillen said Friday …
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White Sox unveil statue of Mark Buehrle at Rate Field
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Usa newsMark Buehrle in bronze: White Sox’ fan-favorite everyman joins franchise immortals with statue unveiled
Buehrle was the tarp-sliding, beer-drinking, between-the-legs-flipping life of the party during his dozen years with the Sox. Now he's immortalized on the Rate Field concourse forever.
The Chicago White Sox honored pitcher legend Mark Buehrle with their own statue in the Guaranteed Rate Field.
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