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Bobby Jenks Obituary
Baseball player Bobby Jenks died July 4, 2025, in Sintra, Portugal, of adenocarcinoma at the age of 44.
He was a relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in the 2000s and 2010s, known as a powerful closer.
Jenks is being remembered for helping the White Sox to victory in his rookie year at the 2005 World Series, including throwing the final pitch of the series.
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
13 Entries
Brent Gittings
July 28, 2025
Rip Bobby (Buddy)
The Wallis Family of Washington State
July 13, 2025
Wonderful memories of following Bobby´s career and enjoying his friendship and kindness expressed to our son and our family. We miss you, Bobby. We´re sure you are already gathering your team to coach in heaven.
Pete lodato
July 11, 2025
RIP Bobby Jenks closer for r great 2005 Sox WS champs last out will miss your 102 mph fastball forever
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Don Nekoliczak
July 11, 2025
This weekend, July 11-13, The White Sox will honor players from the 2005 World Series. Jenks, #45, will have has patch on uniforms.
He threw 100+mph fastballs back then.
Ozzie, Hawk admired him.
Mr. Jr.
July 10, 2025
My condolences to the family of Bobby, for your loss, May the God of comfort be with your entire family and friends.
Erik Wallis
July 10, 2025
Bobby, what can I say my friend? I was dreading this announcement brother. I just want to thank you for your support in high school. I enjoyed watching all those mariners White Sox´s games. Thanks again for that fun grand junction co game.
Erik
Elizabeth Bell
July 8, 2025
RIP Bobby Jenks
Ronda Swoveland
July 8, 2025
So Sorry for your loss of a Son husband Father Brother. I'm a long time White Sox fan and will remember all he did for the 2005 World Series. May God be with you all
John Valentine Jr.
July 8, 2025
To the family of Bobby, My Deepest Sympathy, my prayers are with your Family. Sox would of never won that World Series without Bobby, that is my opinion. You should be proud as a fan to have witnessed that unbelieveable Series.
Richard G. Furlott
July 7, 2025
Bobby came to win in 2005 ; and did so with a World Series Championship . I m just a long time fan of Bobby's pitching success and the Chicago White Sox . I loved his work . May he R.I.P.
ER
July 7, 2025
Condolences to Bobby´s family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow. May Almighty God( Psalm chapter 83 verse 18) strengthen and comfort you all. Also may the fond memories always be cherished.
Josh Monson
July 7, 2025
Bobby jenks´s was a great ball player and 2 time mlb all star
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