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Podcast: Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz
Episode: Butch Huskey Talks About Being Last Met To Wear 42
Description: When MLB retired Jackie Robinson's number 42 league wide, those who were wearing it prior got grandfathered in, one of those players was Butch Huskey who had promised as a child he would wear that number if he were to make it to the show. Butch reflects on the importance of the number, Jackie's career, and the night when the Mets helped retire the number league wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices