Bobby Jenks, former All-Star White Sox closer, dead at 44
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Former White Sox closer and 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks died on Friday after a battle with cancer.

He was 44.

White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf expressed profound sadness at the loss of a beloved member of the White Sox family. He highlighted Bobby’s memorable contributions to the team, such as his role in the ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston and his significant impact on the 2005 World Series champions. Bobby’s legacy goes beyond his on-field achievements, as he also made a lasting impression on the entire organization during his tenure in Chicago.

“He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts.”


Bobby Jenks and Paul Konerko celebrating a Chicago White Sox World Series win.
Bobby Jenks celebrates after the White Sox won the 2005 World Series. AP

Jenks was battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

He was living in Portugal to be closer to his wife’s family.

Jenks played seven MLB seasons, the first six of which were with the White Sox before one season with the Red Sox.


Bobby Jenks, Chicago White Sox pitcher, throwing a baseball.
Bobby Jenks played six seasons for the White Sox. UPI

He was a two-time All-Star — in 2006 and 2007.

As a rookie, he was part of the White Sox team that won the World Series, recording four saves with a 2.25 ERA in the postseason.

Two of those saves came in series-clinching wins — in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Red Sox and Game 4 of the World Series against the Astros.

He finished his career with 173 saves.

He is survived by his wife, Eleni, and six children.

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