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Former Red Sox Slugger Who Nearly Broke World Series Curse Dies At 54

The Mets announced Huskey’s death, and he is remembered for hitting .266 with seven homers in Boston’s 1999 playoff run.

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The Boston Red Sox received news that their former designated hitter, who nearly helped beat the New York Yankees in the 1999 ALCS, has died.

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Former Red Sox outfielder Butch Huskey dies at 54 - The Boston Globe

After being acquired from the Mariners ahead of the trade deadline in 1999, Huskey hit seven home runs in 45 regular-season games for the Red Sox.

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Former Red Sox Outfielder Who Helped Boston Reach ALCS Dies at 54

A former Red Sox outfielder who helped Boston reach the 1999 ALCS has died at age 54, bringing sad news for the baseball community. The post Former Red Sox Outfielder Who Helped Boston Reach ALCS Dies at 54 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former Red Sox Slugger Who Nearly Broke World Series Curse Dies At 54

The Boston Red Sox received news that their former designated hitter, who nearly helped beat the New York Yankees in the 1999 ALCS, has died.

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