Regrettably, the renowned Pete Rose, an iconic figure in MLB history, has passed away at the age of 83 after being denied entry into the Hall of Fame due to his involvement in baseball betting.
Rose’s representative, Ryan Fiterman, verified the sad news to TMZ Sports, expressing, “The family requests privacy during this period.”
Details regarding his passing have not been disclosed yet.
Following the announcement of his demise, fans took to social media to criticize Major League Baseball for not honoring him with a Hall of Fame induction during his lifetime.
Throughout his career, the 17-time All-Star secured three World Series victories, was crowned National League and World Series MVP, and was honored with two Gold Glove Awards, according to his Wikipedia page.
Pete Rose had his jersey number 14 retired in Cincinnati and was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame.
Over the years, he submitted multiple requests for reinstatement, all of which were declined by Commissioner Rob Manfred.
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He concluded his career as the leading hitter in the league’s history, amassing 4,256 hits. He remains one of just two players, alongside Ty Cobb, to exceed the 4,000-hit milestone.
Pete Rose Was Barred From Major League Baseball For Wagering
Pete Rose tragically passed away this week, eliciting the fond memories of fans worldwide.
He rose to prominence with his native Cincinnati Reds, where he spent 19 of his 24 seasons in the league.
Rose, the league MVP in 1973, a 17-time All-Star, three-time batting champion, Rookie of the Year, and World Series MVP, was banned from baseball in 1989 on allegations of betting on games during his tenure as both player and manager of the Reds.
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