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Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hit leader and one of the sport’s most legendary figures, has passed away at the age of 83. The news was confirmed by Rose’s agent, Ryan Fiterman, who said the family is requesting privacy at this time.
Rose, affectionately known as “Charlie Hustle,” built a storied career over 24 seasons, primarily with the Cincinnati Reds, where he won three World Series championships and earned 17 All-Star selections. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos before returning to Cincinnati as a player-manager. His relentless pursuit of excellence on the field earned him the 1973 National League MVP and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game.
Amassing an astounding 4,256 hits during his career, Rose’s place in baseball history was undeniable, even though his time in the sport was not without controversy. In 1989, Rose was banned from baseball by then-commissioner Bart Giamatti after it was discovered that he had bet on games, including ones involving his own team.
Though his achievements made him a Hall of Fame-caliber player, the lifetime ban meant that Rose would never be enshrined in Cooperstown, a contentious issue that remains a hot topic among baseball fans to this day.
RIP Pete Rose, a giant in the world of baseball.