Butch Huskey, the last remaining player to wear the uniform number 42 for the Seattle Mariners, has passed away. He was only 54 at the time of his passing.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleFormer 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 wear Jackie Robinson's iconic No. 42.
On Friday, Huskey reportedly suffered a blood clot in his lung and died a sudden death. The condition, known medically as a pulmonary embolism, can occur when a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks blood flow. Huskey died in his hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma. His death came as a shock to former teammates and members of the Mets community, with many expressing disbelief over the sudden loss.
"We are saddened to learn about the passing of former Met Butch Huskey," the Mets said in their statement. At this time, no further details about what caused the blood clot or whether Huskey had any underlying health conditions have been publicly disclosed.
Though the late Mets star led a private life, those close to him remembered him as closely connected to his family and local community. He was married to Kristy Huskey, with whom he built a quiet family life in Oklahoma. The couple had three children: daughters Kennedy and Kyrbi and son Bryce.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Huskey eventually returned to his hometown area after his major-league career ended. The MLB star began his journey on the field in 1993, beginning with the New York Mets and then moving through the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, and Colorado Rockies. He finished with 86 Home Runs and 336 Runs Batted In (RBI), with a .267 batting average.
After retiring, Huskey moved back to his hometown with his family, opting for a quieter life and embracing his Oklahoma roots. For decades, he remained closely connected to the local community, while staying involved in youth sports and continuing to share his love of athletics with younger generations.
Huskey has a unique place in Mets history because he was one of the final players permitted to wear No. 42, Robinson's iconic number, which the MLB had retired across the sport in 1997. Only the players already wearing the number were allowed to continue wearing it for the remainder of their careers, and Huskey was among those grandfathered in.
Huskey was at Shea Stadium when the historic announcement was made and later spoke about how meaningful the moment was to him. He also treasured a No. 42 jersey signed by Jackie's widow, Rachel Robinson. Huskey had admired Robinson since his school days and continued returning to New York for Jackie Robinson Day when he could.
For Mets fans, Butch Huskey will be remembered as a powerful hitter, a versatile player and, most notably, one of the last major leaguers to wear Jackie Robinson's No. 42.
Rest in peace, Huskey.
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