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The Chicago White Sox raised a toast to the late Bobby Jenks during their 2005 World Series championship reunion celebration on Saturday.
Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, who died at 44 from Stage 4 stomach cancer, was remembered for his contributions to Chicago's 2005 World Series victory and MLB career on Monday night.
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White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV.
Mark Buehrle, Ozzie Guillen, A.J. Pierzynski, Jermaine Dye and Joe Crede shared memories of White Sox World Series champion closer Bobby Jenks.
Cardinal Cupich presented Paul Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a White Sox fan who attended the 2005 World Series.
Buehrle, 46, played for Chicago for the first 12 of his 16 seasons in the majors. Known for working quickly with pinpoint control, he went 161-119 with a 3.83 ERA in 390 appearances with the White Sox, including 365 starts. He had his number retired by the team in 2017.
After the death of former closer Bobby Jenks, the Chicago White Sox will honor him on their home field for the rest of the season.