The Mets are set to honor Howie Rose in a ceremony befitting the radio broadcaster’s legendary career.
Prior to the Mets’ final regular season game on Sept. 20, the team will host a special retirement ceremony for Rose.
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“For generations of Mets fans, Howie Rose has been more than a broadcaster, he has been the soundtrack of summer and the voice behind some of the most memorable moments in our history,” said Mets Owners Steve and Alex Cohen in a statement. “His love for baseball and this organization has come through in every call, creating a connection with Mets fans that few broadcasters ever achieve. Howie’s impact extends far beyond the booth. 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,” read Rose’s statement. “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, 72, announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season back in March. Rose has been calling Mets games on the radio since 2004, with his “put in the books” sign-off the iconic phrase of Mets wins for more than 20 years.
He was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 2023 and has emceed major on-field ceremonies such as Opening Day and number retirements. The Bayside, Queens native began hosting pre- and postgame shows on Mets radio starting in 1987 before becoming the voice of Mets radio.
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Fans can learn more about Rose’s life and career in SNY’s new documentary “Howie Rose: Put It In The Books,” which premiered Aug. 18.
For re-airings of the new documentary, please check SNY’s broadcast schedule.
