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Post by The Cats on Sept 30, 2024 18:52:33 GMT -5
Pete Rose, all-time MLB hits leader, dies at 83
Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball for betting on the sport, has died at age 83, the medical examiner in Clark County, Nevada, confirmed to ABC News on Monday.
"Charlie Hustle," as he was known for his relentless playing style, will fall short in his bid to make the Hall of Fame during his lifetime. Only the gambling prevented him from getting in as his accomplishments on the field are unquestionably Hall of Fame worthy.
abc7ny.com/sports/pete-rose-all-time-mlb-hits-leader-dies-at-83/15376668/
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Post by FLCATAMOUNT on Oct 1, 2024 14:01:25 GMT -5
He will eventually make the hall of fame now that he is dead. Just one persons Opinion.
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Post by The Cats on Oct 1, 2024 14:19:16 GMT -5
I'm sure you are right, but he should have been inducted a long, long time ago...
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Post by wcugrad95 on Oct 1, 2024 15:07:14 GMT -5
I am of a certain age that grew up with TWIB (This Week In Baseball) and guys like "Charlie Hustle" truly made baseball America's pastime. I think I was 8 when he retired, got into managing, and then got into trouble.
I know betting is considered the one thing you can't do, but I'd expect lots of guys have and continue to do it. I'd also guess that lots of guys have cheated in numerous ways, and as a player it is hard for me to think Pete Rose cheated or left anything out there on the field. I think like some of the other guys of the steroids era, eventually some of the people who have crazy records will be let in. Put an asterisk beside if you want, but those games, hits, and highlights all happened.
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