White Sox Honor Late Bobby Jenks With Jersey Patch, 2005 Reunion

The Chicago White Sox are honoring the late Bobby Jenks, the hard-throwing closer who played a pivotal role in the team's 2005 World Series championship, at the 20-year reunion of the championship team. Jenks, who died at age 44 from stomach cancer, was remembered by teammates as a special, fun-loving presence with a dominant pitching style, and his legacy is being celebrated with jersey patches bearing his No. 45 worn for the remainder of the 2025 season. Mark Buehrle, Ozzie Guillen, and others shared heartfelt memories, highlighting Jenks' personality and impact both on and off the field. A makeshift memorial was set up at the team's monument near Rate Field, and the team also installed a graphic of Jenks' iconic pose from the 2005 World Series on the on-deck circle. Despite the sadness, players and fans alike are celebrating Jenks' life and contributions to the White Sox, with many emphasizing the importance of remembering him as part of the team's history. The 2005 reunion has taken on added significance as it marks a milestone that also honors a teammate lost too soon.