Former Mets Slugger Huskey Dies at 54

Former MLB outfielder who honored Jackie Robinson dies at 54

Former MLB outfielder Butch Huskey, who spent five seasons with the New York Mets, has died. He was 54.

Butch Huskey Cause Of Death, Former Mets Slugger Dies At 54, Leaves Behind Wife And Three Children

Former New York Mets slugger Butch Huskey has died at the age of 54, leaving behind a historic legacy. The former MLB star died a sudden death in his hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma. The Mets confirmed his passing on Friday, August 14, 2026, describing it as a sad day for the organization. For millions of Mets fans, Huskey's death ends a legendary chapter in baseball, as he was one of the final players in Major League Baseball history allowed to we…

Butch Huskey, former Lawton Ike star and Mets player, dies at 54

Lawton Eisenhower alum Butch Huskey, who was the penultimate Mets player to wear the No. 42, has died at age 54, the club announced on Friday.

Butch Huskey, one of the last MLB players to wear Jackie Robinson’s No. 42, dies at 54

Butch Huskey, who played seven major league seasons and was one of the last players to wear No. 42 before it was permanently retired, has died. He was 54.

Ex-Met Huskey, one of last to wear No. 42, dies

Butch Huskey, who played seven major league seasons and was one of the last players to wear No. 42 before it was permanently retired, has died. He was 54.

Butch Huskey, one of the last MLB players to wear Jackie Robinson's famed number 42, dies at 54

Butch Huskey, one of the final MLB players to wear No. 42 after it was retired for Jackie Robinson, has died at 54 following a seven-year MLB career.