Date: October 1, 2024, 8:00 AM GMT
Executive summary: MLB legend Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader, passed away on September 30, 2024. Rose’s death sparked tributes and reactions across the baseball world, but also reignited the debate about his legacy and whether he should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Rose was banned from baseball for life in 1989 for gambling on games, a decision that continues to be controversial.
Pete Rose’s Death
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hit king, has died at 83
Major League Baseball legend Pete Rose has died. Rose, who holds the record for most hits in MLB history, passed away at the age of 83. The news of his death was confirmed by the Cincinnati Reds, the team for which Rose played most of his career. Rose was banned from baseball for life in 1989 for gambling on games, a decision that continues to be controversial.
CNN (7 hours ago)
Pete Rose, Baseball Star Who Earned Glory and Shame, Dies at 83
Pete Rose, the baseball star who was both a beloved icon and a disgraced figure, died on Monday at 83. Rose was a 17-time All-Star and the sport’s all-time hits leader, but he was also banned from baseball in 1989 for gambling on games. Rose’s death has revived the debate about whether he should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The New York Times (5 hours ago)
Embattled MLB legend Pete Rose dies at 83
Pete Rose, the all-time MLB hits leader who was banned from the sport for gambling, has died at 83. Rose, a 17-time All-Star, played 24 seasons in the major leagues.
ESPN (9 hours ago)
Controversial all-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader who was banned from the sport for gambling, has died at the age of 83. Rose, a 17-time All-Star, played 24 seasons in the major leagues.
The Guardian (8 hours ago)
MLB hit king Pete Rose dead at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s hit king who was later banned from baseball entirely, died on Monday afternoon, the Cincinnati Reds announced. He was 83.
AOL.com (9 hours ago)
Pete Rose’s Legacy
When discussing Pete Rose’s legacy, you have to tell the whole story
Pete Rose was a baseball legend, but his legacy is complicated. Rose was banned from baseball for life in 1989 for gambling on games, a decision that continues to be controversial. Some believe that Rose should be inducted into the Hall of Fame, while others believe that his actions disqualify him.
Yahoo Sports (4 hours ago)
Reflections on Pete Rose, the Hall of Fame and the spot where his plaque will never hang – The Athletic
Pete Rose was a baseball legend, but his legacy is complicated. Rose was banned from baseball for life in 1989 for gambling on games, a decision that continues to be controversial. Some believe that Rose should be inducted into the Hall of Fame, while others believe that his actions disqualify him.
The New York Times (4 minutes ago)
Why was Pete Rose banned for life from MLB? Gambling on games was his downfall
Pete Rose is Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader, but it’s a good bet you’ll never see him enshrined in Cooperstown, New York, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose was banned from baseball for life in 1989 for gambling on games, a decision that continues to be controversial.
USA Today (5 hours ago)
Opinion: Pete Rose knew the Baseball Hall of Fame question would surface when he died
Pete Rose desperately wanted to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, but was also fearful that if it happened, he wouldn’t be alive to see it.
USA Today (5 hours ago)
Williams: Work hard. Play hard. Good things happen. Never forget Pete Rose, the ball player
Jason Williams: Pete Rose, the ball player, should never be forgotten. His playing style allowed every kid to dream that they could achieve greatness.
Cincinnati Enquirer (5 hours ago)
Reactions to Pete Rose’s Death
Cincinnati Reds, MLB, Alex Rodriguez, Wade Boggs and others ‘heartbroken’ over Pete Rose’s death
Following news of Pete Rose’s death, many in sports and media paid tribute to baseball’s all-time hits leader online.
Yahoo Sports (7 hours ago)
Tributes pour in for Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose following his death
Reactions are pouring in following news of the death of Cincinnati Reds icon Pete Rose. Rose, a Cincinnati native, played 19 seasons with the Reds and…
WLWT (5 hours ago)
‘Pete Rose dies at 83: Social media mourns MLB, Reds legend’
As its 2024 regular season drew to a close Monday, Major League Baseball lost one of its most iconic players ever. Pete Rose, the sport’s all-time leader in…
USA Today (7 hours ago)
Pete Rose Tributes Pour in as Baseball Legend Dies
MLB’s all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, died at age 83, sparking tributes despite the controversial legacy of the man called "Charlie Hustle."
Newsweek (6 hours ago)
‘Farewell, hit king: Social media reacts to the death of Pete Rose’
Pete Rose, MLB’s all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball and the Hall of Fame for betting on the sport, died Monday.
NBC10 Philadelphia (6 hours ago)
Videos for Pete Rose
Pete Rose’s Final Interview
In early September 2024 and just weeks before his passing at age 83, Pete Rose made a final pitch to be considered for baseball’s Hall of Fame and spoke …
YouTube (9:36) (6 hours ago)
MLB’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose dies at 83
MLB’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose dies at 83 · Comments535.
YouTube (6:51) (8 hours ago)
All-time hits leader Pete Rose dies at age 83 | SportsCenter
Eduardo Perez learns of Pete Rose’s death while on SportsCenter after the conclusion of the Mets vs. Braves game.
YouTube (0:52) (8 hours ago)
MLB legend Pete Rose dies at age 83
MLB legend Pete Rose has died at the age of 83. Rose spent 24 years in the league with the Cincinnati Reds but also played for the Philadelphia Phillies and …
NBC News (0:32) (8 hours ago)
The life and legacy of Pete Rose | ESPN MLB
Tim Kurkjian recounts the life and complicated legacy of MLB’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose, who died at the age of 83.
YouTube (4:57) (8 hours ago)
