Legendary MLB Star Pete Rose Dies at 83
Screenshot of Pete Rose via YouTube
Legendary MLB star Pete Rose has died at the age of 83.
Rose, who is the MLB’s all-time hit leader, died on Monday afternoon, according to his agent.
Rose, banned from Major League Baseball in 1989 for betting on baseball, played 24 seasons in the major leagues, spent 19 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, and had stints with the Phillies and Expos.
During his career, Rose racked up 4,256 hits but has been rejected by the MLB Hall of Fame committee due to his lifetime ban from the MLB.
Rose’s agent, Ryan Fiterman, shared, “The family is asking for privacy at this time.”
#BREAKING: MLB legend Pete Rose,
