Toronto Blue Jays radio announcer Jerry Howarth signs off after 36 seasons

TORONTO - Longtime Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcaster Jerry Howarth is calling it a career after 36 years, Sportsnet announced Tuesday.Citing health issues that have affected his voice in recent years, Howarth’s personal decision to retire takes effect immediately.“I had every intention of continuing my career into the 2018 season but my health and stamina and continuing voice issues dictated otherwise,” he said in a statement. “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...