Howie Rose
Howie Rose | |
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Sportscaster | |
Spouse | Barbara |
Children | 2, including Alyssa |
Howard Jeffrey Rose (born February 13, 1954)
Early life
Rose was born in the
Career
Rose started his career doing sports updates on
Baseball
Rose has called Mets
Rose has also been the master of the ceremonies during key Mets events, including Opening Day at Shea Stadium and Citi Field since 2004. He has hosted ceremonies marking the opening of Citi Field in 2009, the 40th anniversary of the Mets 1969 World Series victory, a special pregame ceremony honoring Ralph Kiner in 2008, Mike Piazza's number retirement ceremony in 2016,[6] and Old-Timers' Day beginning in 2022.[8] Additionally, he hosted Dwight Gooden’s number retirement ceremony in 2024.
Hockey
Rose worked as a play-by-play
"Fetisov, for the Devils, plays it cross-ice into the far corner. Matteau swoops in to intercept. Matteau behind the net, swings it in front – HE SCORES! MATTEAU! MATTEAU! MATTEAU! STÉPHANE MATTEAU! And the Rangers have one more hill to climb, baby! But it's Mount Vancouver! The Rangers are headed to the Finals!"
The Rangers would go on to win the cup that year over the Vancouver Canucks 4 games to 3, their first Stanley Cup victory in 54 years.
Rose was the play-by-play announcer for Islanders telecasts where he worked alongside Butch Goring. For the 2009–10 season, Rose's work was simulcast on radio as well. Rose replaced Jiggs McDonald on Islanders broadcasts in 1995–96 and was previously partnered with Ed Westfall, Joe Micheletti, and Billy Jaffe.[12][13][14]
After the 2015-2016 season, Rose announced he would not return to call Islanders games after the end of the season.[15][16][17]
Other career roles
Rose was the original
On March 1, 2013, his book Put it in the Book was released. The book is an autobiography and memoir of 50 years of Mets history. The book was co-written with Phil Pepe.
Announcing style
Rose's end-of-game catchphrase is, "Put it in the books", used after the final out is recorded in a Mets win. After Mets losses, Rose says "and the ballgame is over". When he uses the phrasing "and the Mets are leading by a score of _ to _", he is using the same diction as original Mets broadcaster Lindsey Nelson.
Awards
In 2012, Rose was inducted into the
Personal life
Rose is married to Barbara, and they have two daughters.
During the 2021 season, Rose missed time with an undisclosed medical issue, first from April 13 until the 20th, and later missing the last month of the season.[21] Rose was diagnosed with bladder cancer and underwent a radical cystoprostatectomy in September 2021. [22]
References
- ^ a b Marzlock, Ron (April 28, 2022). "On the diamond or ice, Howie puts it in the books!". Queens Chronicle.
- ^ "Howie Rose". CBS New York. Archived from the original on August 5, 2010. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
Born in Brooklyn and raised in Bayside, Howie currently lives on Long Island with his wife and two daughters.
- ^ Freund, Michael. "The man behind the voice: An interview with New York sportscaster Howie Rose". michaelfreund.org. The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- MSG Network. Archived from the originalon May 30, 2008. Retrieved September 20, 2007.
- ^ "Howie Rose, Islanders Play-By-Play Announcer". MSG.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ Best, Neil (February 19, 2019). "Randazzo embracing move to booth with Howie Rose". Newsday.
- ^ Britton, Tim (August 28, 2022). "'It starts at the top': Mets welcome alums back into the family with Old Timers Day". The Athletic. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Best, Neil (February 8, 2019). "Forever linked by goal and call, Stephane Matteau and Howie Rose recall 1994 Rangers". Newsday. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ McCarron, Anthony (May 14, 2012). "For Howie Rose, 'Matteau, Matteau, Matteau!' call in NY Rangers' Game 7 win still lights lamp". New York Daily News. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Pargas, Mark (December 11, 2007). "Fighting a Drought on the Island". Slap Shot. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Best, Neil (May 18, 2016). "Howie Rose, Islanders' TV play-by-play man, won't return next season". Newsday. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Wire, S. I. (May 18, 2016). "Howie Rose steps down as Islanders broadcaster". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Kussoy, Howie (May 18, 2016). "Howie Rose won't be back in booth next year for Islanders". Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Mets Broadcaster Howie Rose Will be Inducted to New York State Baseball Hall of Fame". WCBS 880. August 14, 2019.
- ^ "Howard Johnson, Al Leiter, Gary Cohen and Howie Rose elected to the Mets Hall of Fame". MLB.com (Press release). Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "Mets broadcasters". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media, LLC. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Waldstein, David (August 30, 2021). "Howie Rose Steps Away From Mets, but Plans to Return Next Year". The New York Times. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Marchand, Andrew (February 1, 2023). "Mets voice Howie Rose reveals bladder cancer battle". New York Post. Retrieved October 7, 2023.