Baseball legend Pete Rose, known for his aggressive hustle and record hit count, has died at 83.
While details are still a bit hazy, he was found by a family member, and authorities are now piecing together the scene.
As for his legacy?
Let’s just say Rose didn’t just play baseball—he was a king of the game.
4,256 hits.
24 seasons.
16 All-Star nods.
And a slew of records that made him unforgettable—on and off the field.
Very sad news: #MLB icon Pete Rose has reportedly passed away.
Pete was 83-years-old.
One of the greatest athletes of all time 🫡
(Via TMZ) pic.twitter.com/9KrjixY7yQ
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 30, 2024
RIP Pete Rose
Another player than should be in the HOF pic.twitter.com/lmYU8z3RX6
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) September 30, 2024
ABC News reports:
Major League Baseball legend Pete Rose has died at the age of 83, the medical examiner in Clark County, Nevada, confirmed to ABC News on Monday.
While there aren’t a lot of details yet about the manner in which he died, Rose was found by a family member, law enforcement told ABC News.
The medical examiner told ABC News that Rose was not under the care of a doctor when he died, and the scene is being examined.
The coroner will investigate to determine the cause and manner of death.
By the end of his 24-year career, 19 of which were with the Cincinnati Reds, he held the record for most career hits, as well as games played, plate appearances and at-bats. He was also a 16-time All-Star, the 1973 NL MVP and 1963 Rookie of the Year.
With such a stunning record, it’s a shame that he isn’t in the Hall of Fame (HOF).
Do you know why he isn’t?
He was banned from the Hall of Fame after he was caught gambling on the games.
BUT…the MLB gets paid millions from gambling websites.
How is that fair?
And the fans have taken to X to call the MLB out over this, and to put Mr. Rose in the HOF.
You cannot watch a baseball game without a barrage of ads for online betting and three-player parlays. Gambling fuels the enterprise. But MLB kept Pete Rose out of the Hall of Fame for betting on the Reds. Virtue. pic.twitter.com/rXfTcJk2EE
— Dee Davis (@iAmFlyRock) October 1, 2024
Please remember that Pete Rose can’t be in the Hall of Fame because of gambling and now MLB plasters everything with DraftKings ads. RIP. Induct the man. https://t.co/g8UxaHk5e3
— Verb Gagne (@VerbGagne) September 30, 2024
Damn! Mlb did the hit king dirty as they collect ad dollars from every gambling site imaginable
They let pete die wo being in the hall of fame!
Tragic https://t.co/mLQZIZFzso— kout (@RakeCityOrg) September 30, 2024
A good look of Pete Rose’s head first slide.
Rest easy pic.twitter.com/1VJawisMKq
— BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) September 30, 2024
Here he’s giving some golden insight’s on batting:
Pete Rose shares tons of baseball knowledge with A-Rod and Frank Thomas. It’s a 6 minute video, but I promise you, it’s the best thing you’ll see about Pete Rose today.#RIPPeteRose pic.twitter.com/dlpBbZ4e1C
— BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) September 30, 2024
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