Butch Huskey Remembered: Mets Legend Passes | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Butch Huskey, beloved former Mets outfielder and one of the last players to wear Jackie Robinson’s iconic number 42, passed away at 54 after suffering a pulmonary blood clot. The tragic incident occurred in his Oklahoma hometown, where emergency responders were called to his home for chest pain — he was hospitalized but died later that day. A seven-year MLB career included five seasons with the Mets, highlighted by his stellar 1997 campaign, and he continued playing for Seattle, Boston, Minnesota, and Colorado before retiring. His legacy lives on through his dedication to honoring baseball’s…