The Chicago White Sox paid tribute to their late closer, Bobby Jenks, by wearing '45' patches on their uniforms throughout the season. Jenks, who recently passed away at 44 in Sintra, Portugal due to adenocarcinoma, made significant contributions to the team's 2005 World Series victory, notably saving four games in six postseason appearances. He was instrumental in securing the final out for Chicago's championship. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the team's title run, former players from the 2005 season will reunite in Chicago with a statue unveiling for Mark Buehrle.
Bobby Jenks, the late closer for the Chicago White Sox, died at the age of 44 in Sintra, Portugal, where he was treated for adenocarcinoma.
The White Sox honored Bobby Jenks by wearing '45' patches on their uniforms for the remainder of the season following his passing.
Bobby Jenks played a crucial role in the White Sox's 2005 World Series win, saving four games and pitching the final out in Game 4.
A gathering of the 2005 White Sox team is planned in Chicago to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their championship run.
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