Bobby Jenks, the closer for the 2005 World Series champion Chicago White Sox, has died of stomach cancer at 44.

Bobby Jenks’ death has devastated his former White Sox teammates. The 44-year-old former closer, who finished off Chicago’s 2005 World Series triumph, died Friday after a battle with adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

White Sox Release Touching Tribute to Bobby Jenks After Recent Passing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago White Sox overcame tremendous odds to win the World Seires in 2005, led by a personable and dominant team that included mercurial manager Ozzie Guillen and standout closer Bobby Jenks among others.