Retiring broadcaster Howie Rose gave Islanders ‘fond memories’ with calls during time with team

Source: New York Post

OTTAWA, Ontario — Howie Rose said goodbye to the Islanders a decade ago, but it’s a credit to the impact he had calling their games on MSG that there were still plenty of kind words to say about him Thursday. See Also New York Islanders Islanders’ Mathew Barzal reveals secret behind his improved play Rose, 72, announced Thursday morning that he would retire from calling Mets games on the radio. He has been part of Mets broadcasts since 1987, first on TV and on the radio since 2004.