Mets broadcasting legend Howie Rose announces he is retiring after nearly 40 years

Longtime radio broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday that he is retiring at the end of the season after being involved in New York Mets broadcasts since 1987.

Rose, 72, said the decision to retire did not come easily to him, and it’s something he has gone back and forth on.

"Excited as always about the beginning of another Mets season. In fact, I've been blessed to be a part of Mets broadcasts in one capacity or another since 1987. And every season's been unique and significant in its own way.