Pete Rose, the iconic Major League Baseball star and gritty competitor, passed away Monday afternoon at 83, as confirmed by his agent to TMZ. Known for his relentless drive and passion for the game, Rose leaves behind a legacy few can match in American sports.
Rose, a league MVP and a true working-class hero of baseball, spent a whopping 24 seasons in the majors. He first suited up for the Cincinnati Reds in 1963 and quickly established himself as a key player. Over the next two decades, Rose secured three World Series rings and 17 All-Star selections, an unparalleled testament to his prowess and longevity. While he briefly played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos, it was in Cincinnati, where he began and ended his career, that he truly etched his name in baseball’s annals.
With a jaw-dropping 4,256 hits, Rose holds the record for most hits in MLB history—he’s one of just two players to break the 4,000-hit mark. He also leads the league in games played (3,562), plate appearances (15,890), and at-bats (14,053), statistics that define him as one of the most durable and determined players to ever step on the field.
Yet, despite his accolades, Rose’s career remains clouded by controversy. In 1989, the league banned him for life after allegations surfaced that he bet on games while actively playing, including games involving his own team. This scandal forever tainted his eligibility for the Hall of Fame, a decision that remains polarizing among baseball fans and pundits alike.
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