From Marv to Matteau to the Mets: Howie Rose’s Legend

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe New York sportscasting legend Howie Rose will retire at end of the Mets’ season. He was rated No. 9 in our all-time MLB broadcasting ratings. From starting a Marv Albert Fan club in Queens to one of the greatest calls in broadcasting history (“Matteau! Matteau! Matteau!” in 1994) to the connections with fans, Rose discusses it all.It is a 40-minute, “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Pod Rundown * Why trust, connection and relatability are the goals for a play-by-player* How his dad introduced him to baseball in 1961 as a seven-year-old* Why he was a Mets fan* Moving from the Bronx to Bayside, Queens* How listening is part of a DNA to become a great announcer* How Rose got to WFAN * Rose started a Marv Albert Fan Club as a kid* How authenticity at WFAN was so important when he started* How many members were in the Marv Albert Fan Club* Did Rose want to do talk shows full-time* His run-ins with Frank Cashen, Al Harazin and the Mets front office* The pressure when Buddy Harrelson replaced Davey Johnson * Rose was not made to be a soccer announcer* Filling-in for Albert and the “singular thrill” of his career* How he was good luck for the Rangers* The Islanders TV gig came up and he was almost done with the Mets* Breaking down the May 27th, 1994 double overtime “Matteau! Matteau! Matteau!” call that sent the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Final* Where was Marv for that game and why Howie got to to do it* The history behind the call that dated back more than a quarter century ago* The Rangers’ loss that Rose has never gotten over* What changed everything about the Matteau call* Why the broadcast perch was important for getting it right* What is the relationship between baseball radio and fans* Why radio is more satisfying than TV* The Mike Piazza post-9/11 call and goosebumps* Fran Healy defying the bosses* The Johan Santana Mets’ “no hitter” and a surreal experience* Saying the “Mets win the pennant” in 2015 considering when his fan experience began* The call that Rose really liked with the Mets* How Rose’s signature Mets call of “Put in the books” happened* Rose should get the Frick Award from the Hall of Fame* Debating Joe Buck vs. Vin Scully for No. 1 on all-time MLB play-by-play listRelated Podcasts: Kevin Burkhardt … Ian Eagle … Joe Buck … Michael Kay … Jim Nantz … … Jason Benetti … Ryan Ruocco … Boomer Esiason ... Chris Russo … Chris Oliviero … Steve Raab … Pete Macheska … Top 10 All-Time MLB play-by-players