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Butch Huskey Dies at 54 After Lung Blood Clot

8/15/2026

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Butch Huskey died at 54 from a lung blood clot, announced August 14, 2026.
Mets interim manager Andy Green offered prayers to Huskey’s family.
A 1989 Anadarko, Oklahoma draft pick, Huskey debuted September 8, 1993, and hit .264 with a .740 OPS in 414 Mets games.
He retained No. 42 after its April 15, 1997 retirement and ended his career with 86 homers, 336 RBI and a .267 average in 642 games.

History

Historical Context

On April 15, 1997 MLB retired Jackie Robinson’s number 42 league-wide, the first such honor in major U.S. sports. The rule let existing wearers like Mets outfielder Butch Huskey keep the digit, and the league now honors players through ceremonies, echoing that 1997 commitment. Each Jackie Robinson Day now sees over 200 players donning 42 as a tribute.

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Butch Huskey died at 54 from a lung blood clot, announced August 14, 2026.
Mets interim manager Andy Green offered prayers to Huskey’s family.
A 1989 Anadarko, Oklahoma draft pick, Huskey debuted September 8, 1993, and hit .264 with a .740 OPS in 414 Mets games.
He retained No. 42 after its April 15, 1997 retirement and ended his career with 86 homers, 336 RBI and a .267 average in 642 games.

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