‘ONE HELL OF A CLOSER’

World Series Champion Dies at 44

Bobby Jenks was being treated for stomach cancer.

Former Chicago White Sox All-Star and World Series champion Bobby Jenks has died at the age of 44. Jenks died on Friday while undergoing treatment for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer, in Sintra, Portugal, the White Sox announced on Saturday. Jenks helped the White Sox win the 2005 World Series, and was an All-Star in the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillén said in an Instagram tribute, “I’m sad to hear about Bobby. Out of words to describe how I feel. Losing a player and more importantly, a friend is never easy. A fierce competitor with no fear, just power, and a big heart. Heaven got one hell of a closer… and an even better man. Rest easy, Big Bobby.” In a statement to the press, Guillén said, “Everyone has a favorite story about Bobby, so the 2005 reunion will be a great opportunity to get together with all his teammates and coaches and relive some of our greatest memories of him.”