Veteran Blue Jays radio broadcaster Jerry Howarth announces retirement
TORONTO — Longtime Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcaster Jerry Howarth will not return to the booth in 2018.
Howarth announced his retirement Tuesday after 36 years of calling Blue Jays games. The 71-year-old said he made the decision due to health issues that have affected his voice in recent years.
“I had every intention of continuing my career into the 2018 season but my health and stamina and continuing voice issues dictated otherwise,” said Howarth. “Who knew that I would spend more than half my life in Toronto with my wife, Mary, and our two sons, Ben and Joe, doing what I love to do most, reaching out to friends and fans alike across our great country to talk baseball?
“I am blessed and I am grateful. I thank everyone who has made this journey of mine so rewarding in every way.”