The White Sox held a reunion weekend to celebrate the 2005 championship team, focusing on honoring Bobby Jenks, who recently passed away. Players shared memories and acknowledged his influence as a supportive teammate. During the event, No. 45 patches were unveiled in his honor, and his name was frequently mentioned by former teammates reflecting on his positive spirit and laughter. A noticeable mix of sadness and celebration characterized the weekend as they commemorated both the championship and Jenks’ life contributions, creating a meaningful atmosphere for fans and players alike.
"This is not just only about us celebrating the 2005 season. We're all going to sit here and talk about Bobby all night," Cliff Politte told the Sun-Times on Friday. "We're celebrating Bobby. It's a celebration of life."
"[He was] always there for people, always looking after people, always trying to help people, take care of them," Garland told the Sun-Times, "because he knew the process that he had, he knew where he'd come from, he knew what he'd gone through, and wanted to help other people."
"I just remember the big smile and his laugh," Politte said. "Every time I heard Bobby laugh, I'd turn around and smile. His laugh was just contagious."
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