Former Red Sox outfielder Butch Huskey passes away at 54
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Butch Huskey, a former outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, died at the age of 54. His death was announced by the New York Mets, which selected him in the 1989 draft and later traded him to the Seattle Mariners. Huskey played a key role in the Red Sox's 1999 season, helping the team reach the American League Championship Series after hitting.266 with seven home runs during his time in Boston. He also appeared in all six postseason games that year. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
- •Huskey helped the Red Sox reach the ALCS in 1999
- •He hit.266 with seven home runs for Boston
- •The Mets announced his death without a stated cause
- •Huskey also played for the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Former Red Sox Outfielder Who Helped Boston Reach ALCS Dies at 54
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