Father, 99, and Son, 80, First to Redeem Oyster House Sign’s Decades-Old Offer of Free Oysters

Father, 99, and Son, 80, First to Redeem Oyster House Sign’s Decades-Old Offer of Free Oysters

Jimmy and Jim Rush, from Mobile, Alabama, were the first to cash in on Wintzell’s Oyster House's promise of free oysters to any man, 80, who comes in with his father.

Father-Son Duo, 99 & 80, Enjoy Free Oysters at Restaurant After Becoming First Pair to Fulfill 1 of the ‘Rarest Traditions’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Father-Son Duo, 99 & 80, Enjoy Free Oysters at Restaurant After Becoming First Pair to Fulfill 1 of the ‘Rarest Traditions’ A man in Alabama was able to enjoy a dozen free oysters after pulling off a historic first at a restaurant that's been around for nearly 90 years. In late…

Father, 99, And Son, 80 Finally Redeem Decades-Old Promise Of Free Oysters

A quirky sign hanging inside a historic oyster house in Mobile, Alabama, promised something unusual: free oysters to any man who turned 80 and walked in with his father. It finally happened.

80-Year Old Man with 99-Year Old Father Wins Free Oysters

This story takes a bit of explaining.Wintzell's Oyster House in downtown Mobile, Alabama is a local icon of fine Gulf coast cuisine. It has long had a sign offering free oysters to any man who is 80 years old if that man is accompanied by his father.Fox 10 News reports that Jimmy Rush, 80, became the first person to secure this prized dinner when he walked into the restaurant with his father, Jim Rush, who is 99 years old.Father and son began ea…