By 1963 Rose was in the big leagues and had worked his way into the starting line up at second base for the reds. Rose impressed coaches with his work ethic and hard working style so much that he adopted the nickname Charlie Hustle from Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford. His coaches often felt that his activities off the field could one day affect his play on the field because Rose was often out drinking, partying and staying out late on nights of games. His impressive play on the field continued for years to come. Pete Rose batted over .300 consistently during his career and was the World Series most valuable player (MVP) in 1973, where he also took in National League MVP honors. He recaptured the league MVP title in 1975 while putting together a Major League record forty four game hitting streak. Rose led the league in batting three times during his career and won gold gloves in 1969 and 1970. By the end of his career Rose racked up a total of 4,256 hits which broke Ty Cobb's previous record of 4,192. These are the credentials that oppose the fact that he gambled on games while playing and coaching when it comes to whether or not Rose should be allowed into the Hall of Fame.
After years and years of traveling, partying, and playing it took a toll on Rose. He developed a temper and didn't seem to be playing as hard as he used to. By this time he managed and played for the Reds after short stints with the Phillies and Expos. He found himself getting into more and more trouble. In 1988 he was suspended 30 days by Major League Baseball for pushing an umpire. About the incident Rose said, "I was wrong, dead wrong. You should never shove an umpire but an umpire shouldn't hit you in the face either ." (McCoy 5) The 30 day suspension was the stiffest suspension ever handed out by Major League Baseball in the history of the league. These recent events and the fact that the Reds finished in consecutive second place finishes led to the release of Rose as the Reds coach.
Pete Rose played in the Major League for 24 seasons. ... Pete Rose was a phenomenal baseball player and manager. ... Pete Rose met Tommy Gioiosa in Florida in 1978. ... It is a fact that Pete Rose is a gambler. ... About Pete Rose's scandal, Carter wro...
Audience: Baseball Fans Sorry, Pete Pete Rose was not gifted with extraordinary athletic ability, as were so many of baseball's all-time greats. ... Pete Rose is incontrovertibly one of the greatest players in baseball's history. ... Pete's Playing Days Pete Rose is one of the most decorated players of all time. ... Banishment Pete Rose was known to have gambled extensively on sports throughout the 1980's. ... Pete Rose has a gambling problem. ...
This man is Pete Rose. The reason is that they claim that Pete Rose bet on baseball games while he was manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Pete Rose denies the whole situation. ... It also was said that Pete Rose has went through many bookies while he was betting on baseball. ... There also were betting stubs that are said to have Pete Rose's hand writing on them, but Rose denies the whole thing. ...
Why isn't Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame? ... "I hope some day, some day soon, Pete Rose will be standing right here. ... Screw you, Pete Rose. ... "It doesn't matter if Pete Rose had 4,000 hits, he broke the rules and in turn disgraced the game," said Mike Lupica of ESPN. ... "I absolutely believe that Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame. ...
I think what really puts the icing on Pete's cake though is that the city of Philadelphia gave him the "living legend" award from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association. If Rose is really a legend (which he is) then he belongs with all the other legends in the Hall of Fame. ... Pete Rose is a true character and without him the Hall of Fame is lacking. ... In conclusion, Pete Rose should be in the hall of fame for his on the field actions. ... By far, Pete Rose is my favorite baseball player. ...
Pete Rose If you are a fan of sports then you know what all the turmoil has been about in recent months with the infamous Pete Rose. ... Pete Rose bet on baseball, but the real issue is if he should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. ... Pete Rose certainly has the statistics to be in the Hall of Fame, in fact he leads the Major Leagues in several different hitting categories. ... Pete Rose was caught putting wagers on baseball and also betting on his own team, the Reds. ... I had the opportunity to read a web page called, Pete Rose Hall of Fame Crusade, it is one man's ...
I for one would like to know how in the name of Ty Cobb can the powers that run baseball, justify keeping Pete Rose out of the "Hall". Pete Rose was placed on baseball's ineligible list in 1989 when commissioner of baseball Giamatti concluded that Rose had bet on baseball games including games involving his own team the Cincinnati Reds. ... A growing consensus suggests that Pete Rose deserves to be in the Hall of Fame because of his baseball record, not his character. ... I am not denying Rose's offenses. ... But baseball fans are a very forgiving lot, or at the very least ...
For instance, on January 5th, 2004, sports legend Pete Rose admitted that he bet not only on baseball in 1987 and 1988, but also on his team. After reports emerges in 1989 that Rose was gambling on baseball, and six months of investigation by the Major League Baseball officials, Rose decided to leave baseball for life without saying if the reports were true or not. I believe that the MLB officials should not have given Pete Rose the option of not having to admit or deny whether he bet on baseball if he agreed to leave baseball forever. ... The public should have known about Pete Rose's sc...
Pete Rose is one of the men who have whole-heartedly devoted themselves to the game they love. ... This was the first of many honors Pete Rose would receive. ... Another unbelievable feat Pete Rose accomplished was something unheard of in almost any sport. ... Pete Rose was placed on Baseball's ineligible list in 1989 by Bart Giamatti, commissioner of baseball at that time. ... Pete Rose has been wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit and has been slighted the greatest honor for any professional baseball player. ...
