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Chicago White Sox Honor Late All-Star Bobby Jenks

7/13/2025

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Bobby Jenks, the beloved two-time All-Star closer for the Chicago White Sox, passed away at 44 from adenocarcinoma on July 4 in Portugal. Renowned for his pivotal role in the 2005 World Series victory, the team paid heartfelt tribute with a ceremony featuring a tribute video and a No. 45 patch on their uniforms, honoring his enduring legacy.

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Bobby Jenks, the beloved two-time All-Star closer for the Chicago White Sox, passed away at 44 from adenocarcinoma on July 4 in Portugal. Renowned for his pivotal role in the 2005 World Series victory, the team paid heartfelt tribute with a ceremony featuring a tribute video and a No. 45 patch on their uniforms, honoring his enduring legacy.