Bobby Jenks, the iconic former pitcher who played a pivotal role in the White Sox's World Series victory in 2005, has died at the age of 44 after battling a rare form of stomach cancer.
Remembering Bobby Jenks: A White Sox Legend Dies at 44
Remembering Bobby Jenks: A White Sox Legend Dies at 44
Former Chicago White Sox pitcher passes away from stomach cancer, leaving behind a legacy.
Bobby Jenks, the celebrated former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, has tragically passed away at the age of 44 due to a rare type of stomach cancer. Jenks was an integral part of the White Sox's history, having helped the franchise win its first World Series title in 88 years back in 2005. He delivered the decisive pitch in Game Four against the Houston Astros, sealing their championship.
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf expressed profound sorrow over Jenks' loss, stating, "We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family. None of us will ever forget all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago."
After an impressive six-season run with the White Sox, Jenks concluded his Major League Baseball career with the Boston Red Sox in 2011, though his time there was limited to just 19 games due to bone spurs affecting his spine. In 2022, Jenks embarked on a new chapter by moving to Portugal, where he sought treatment for adenocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of stomach cancer.
Jenks' legacy will live on through the memories of both his remarkable achievements on the mound and the indelible mark he left on the White Sox and its fans.
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf expressed profound sorrow over Jenks' loss, stating, "We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family. None of us will ever forget all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago."
After an impressive six-season run with the White Sox, Jenks concluded his Major League Baseball career with the Boston Red Sox in 2011, though his time there was limited to just 19 games due to bone spurs affecting his spine. In 2022, Jenks embarked on a new chapter by moving to Portugal, where he sought treatment for adenocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of stomach cancer.
Jenks' legacy will live on through the memories of both his remarkable achievements on the mound and the indelible mark he left on the White Sox and its fans.
