Former White Sox closer and 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks died on Friday after a battle with cancer.
He was 44.
“We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today,” White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. “None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago. He and his family knew cancer would be his toughest battle, and he will be missed as a husband, father, friend and teammate.
“He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts.”
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.
