Mets will hold ceremony to honor retiring radio broadcaster Howie Rose
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The Mets have announced a ceremony to honor retiring radio play-by-play announcer Howie Rose.
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The ceremony will take place on September 20 at Citi Field, prior to the Mets’ final regular-season home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET start.
Rose announced his plans to retire in March.
“The pre-game ceremony will recognize Rose’s remarkable broadcasting career and his lasting impact on the Mets organization, New York sports, and the fans who have listened to him bring the game to life for decades,” the Mets said.
The Mets will also give away a “Put It in the Books!” notebook and scorecard to the first 15,000 fans in attendance.
“Howie’s impact extends far beyond the booth,” said Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen in a statement. “He is part of the fabric of this franchise, and we are proud to celebrate an extraordinary career while thanking him for everything he has meant to the Mets. We wish Howie and his family nothing but the best in this next chapter.”
“Having grown up a Mets fan, calling games for this organization has been the honor of a lifetime,” added Rose. “I am deeply grateful to the Mets and ownership, my broadcast partners, the players, coaches and staff, and most of all, the fans who have made this journey so meaningful. Sharing one more day at Citi Field with them is something I will cherish forever.”
Rose worked on-air for the Mets for almost 40 years. He served as the host for “Mets Extra” studio programming beginning in 1987, before transitioning to a play-by-play role in 1995.
Rose, who was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2021, has reduced his schedule in recent years. He is scheduled to call 84 games this season, including all home broadcasts from Citi Field and three Subway Series road games from Yankee Stadium in September. He announced in March that he would retire after the 2026 season.
Retirement won’t necessarily be the end of Howie Rose in the Mets radio booth, however. In an interview with Anthony Rieber in Newsday earlier in August, Rose said he might “pop into the booth if the kids need a break from time to time.”
“I’m not saying I’ll never do another game after Sept. 20, but as a full-time thing, that’ll be it,” Rose added.
Rose is only 72, but said he decided to retire in part because he “didn’t want to overstay his welcome.”
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