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2024-10-01 -Obits-

All-time hits leader Pete Rose dies at 83

[MLB] CINCINNATI – A gritty baseball great who compiled a nearly unrivaled list of achievements, only to tarnish his own legacy with sins against the game that drew a nearly unrivaled list of detractors, Pete Rose died on Monday at the age of 83.

Rose passed with the distinction of being both Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader and on its permanently ineligible list for betting on Cincinnati Reds games.

"Major League Baseball extends its deepest condolences to Pete Rose's family, his friends across the game, and the fans of his hometown of Cincinnati, Philadelphia and beyond who admired his greatness, grit and determination on the field of play. May he rest in peace," MLB said in a statement.
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Posted by badanov 2024-10-01 01:47|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 He was guilty of doing what the owners were doing.

Posted by Procopius2k 2024-10-01 07:06|| 2024-10-01 07:06|| Front Page Top

#2 Saw Pete aka "Charlie Hustle" many times at the old Crosley Field and Riverfront Stadium. Back when the Big Red Machine was the best team in baseball.

Posted by Warthog 2024-10-01 09:28|| 2024-10-01 09:28|| Front Page Top

#3 He was the hero to a lot of boys playing Sandlot or Little League in SW Ohio in the 60's.

Posted by Cleared Cookies Lost Nic 2024-10-01 10:02|| 2024-10-01 10:02|| Front Page Top

#4 Pete didn't hit much in the 1976 World Series with the Yankees (he was World Series MVP the year before against Boston), but you should go find some youtube vids of what he did to the Yankees leadoff hitter Mickey Rivers. Every time Rivers came to the plate Pete was positioned literally 10 feet in front of the dirt cut-out and *then* would start his momentum forward as the pitcher released the ball. He basically dared Rivers to hit line drives at him while simultaneously announcing "There will be NO bunt hits this series." It was Rose being Rose--the ultimate competitor.

Posted by Crusader 2024-10-01 10:56|| 2024-10-01 10:56|| Front Page Top

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