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 February, Jimmy Rush, 80, and his 99-year-old dad, James Rush, walked into Wintzell’s Oyster House in Mobile, Ala. to cash in on free oysters.

The timing of their visit was important, as Jimmy had just celebrated his birthday. That meant that he and his dad met the qualifications on a sign in the restaurant, which read: “Free...