Bobby Jenks, closer for White Sox World Series-winning team, dead at 44

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Bobby Jenks, the closer for the 2005 World Series champion Chicago White Sox, died Saturday at the age of 44.

Jenks had been battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

"We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today," White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. 

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A.J. Pierzynski (12) and Bobby Jenks (45) of the Chicago White Sox after winning Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, Oct. 26, 2005. (John Biever/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

"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 a fifth-round pick in 2000 out of high school, made his MLB debut in 2005 and immediately burst onto the scene. In 32 games, he pitched to a 2.75 ERA and struck out 11.4 batters per nine.

Because of his rapid success, he earned the closer's role ahead of the postseason. He appeared in all four games of that Fall Classic and got the final out that snapped the Sox's 88-year championship drought.

Pitcher Bobby Jenks of the Chicago White Sox throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park Oct. 7, 2005, in Boston. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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