Ozzie Guillén
Baseball player and manager, 2005 Champion
Born
January 20th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for teams including the Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Managed the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship in 2005. A significant figure in baseball, recognized for his contributions both as a player and a manager, particularly during the successful 2005 season.
Managed the 2005 Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship
Played for the Chicago White Sox from 1985 to 1997
Won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1985
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