Mets Announce Death of Outfielder Butch Huskey
Summary
The New York Mets announced that former outfielder Butch Huskey passed away at age 54 due to a blood clot in his lungs. Huskey played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000, including several seasons with the Mets.Key Facts
- Butch Huskey died on August 14 at age 54.
- The cause of death was a blood clot in his lungs.
- He played seven MLB seasons between 1993 and 2000.
- Huskey was a Mets outfielder from 1993 to 1998.
- He also played for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, and Colorado Rockies.
- 1997 was his best season, with 24 home runs and 81 RBIs (runs batted in).
- Huskey was the last Mariners player to wear the No. 42 jersey, honoring Jackie Robinson.
- He is survived by his wife, Kristy, and three children.
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