Pete Rose dies: Baseball world reacts to the death of Cincinnati Reds legend

Pete Rose has died at the age of 83.

Pete Rose, one of the most recognizable figures in professional baseball during the 20th century, has died at the age of 83.

TMZ shared a confirmation from Rose’s agent, Ryan Fiterman, late Monday afternoon that the 17-time MLB All-Star and iconic Cincinnati Reds player and manager had died at his home in Las Vegas.

The franchise later confirmed Rose’s death to USA TODAY.

With 4,256 hits to his name, Rose still leads the MLB in all-time hits for a player. He won two World Series titles with the Reds in 1975 and 1976 before winning another with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980.

Rose returned to Cincinnati to manage the franchise as a player from 1984 to 1986 before retiring from baseball and working solely as the Reds manager through 1989.

Of course, Rose’s baseball career will forever be marked by a historic gambling scandal that ended his managing career in 1989 and followed his reputation within the baseball community.

Rose confessed in 2004 after years of denial to betting on baseball and the Reds in particular while he was part of the franchise. He has not been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame because of these infractions.

Rose also was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor during the 1970s. In 2017, an unidentified woman accused Rose of statutory rape as the two allegedly had a sexual relationship before she turned 16, which was the age of consent in Ohio.

With news of Rose’s death, here’s how the sports world reacted to the passing of a towering figure in baseball history.

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LOOK: Pete Rose spends time with the Alabama football team

Pete Rose visits with the Alabama football team during fall camp!

Fall camp 2023 is in full swing for [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama football. The Tide is nearly a week into its practice activities and that means it is time for Coach Saban to bring in famous guest speakers to talk to his team.

On Tuesday night, legendary baseball player Pete Rose spoke to the team in Tuscaloosa following its fifth practice of the fall.

Rose, 82 is arguably one of the greatest baseball players of all time and was known for his incredible hustle on the diamond. His play earned him the nickname “Charlie Hustle”.

Alabama shared a few pictures from Rose’s visit with the team on social media!

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Pete Rose’s misogynistic response to a woman Phillies reporter disgusted MLB fans

Pete Rose showed his true colors with this answer to a woman Phillies reporter’s question.

Pete Rose continues to be a repulsive blemish on the Philadelphia Phillies and baseball as a whole.

The Phillies honored their 1980 World Series championship team Sunday and brought Rose back onto the field in Philadelphia as part of the celebration. Most known for his lifetime ban from baseball after betting on the Cincinnati Reds while he played for and managed the team, Rose also has been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor during the 1970s.

In 2017, an unidentified woman accused Rose of statutory rape as the two allegedly had a sexual relationship before she turned 16, which was the age of consent in Ohio. At the time of the relationship — which Rose acknowledged but denied happened before she was 16 — the MLB’s all-time hits leader was in his mid-30s and married with two kids.

When the story came to light, the Phillies canceled their plans to honor Rose and induct him into their Wall of Fame that same year. Five years later, however, the Phillies have brought Rose back into the public eye to the dismay of many fans.

Ahead of Sunday’s game, Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Alex Coffey asked Rose what he would say to those who believe his presence at the event sent a negative message to women. Rose’s response? “It was 55 years ago, babe.”

Rose’s response is inappropriate at best and misogynistic at worst. Unfortunately, it only gets worse from here, as after the ceremony, Rose attempted to apologize to Coffey by jokingly offering her a thousand signed baseballs.

When asked by the Associated Press about his interaction with Coffey, Rose said, “if you don’t know a damn thing about it, don’t talk about it.”

Previously, the Phillies defended their decision to bring Rose back for the 1980 World Series celebration:

“In planning the 1980 reunion, we consulted with Pete’s teammates about his inclusion. Everyone wants Pete to be part of the festivities since there would be no trophy in 1980 without him. In addition, the club received permission from the Commissioner’s Office to invite Pete as a member of the championship team.”

As expected, Phillies fans and baseball fans in general were quite disgusted with Rose’s behavior toward a woman reporter who had every right to ask the question she did.

Pete Rose details being offered to play football at Tennessee

Pete Rose details being offered to play football at Tennessee.

Pete Rose is Major League Baseball’s all-time hit leader (4,256).

Rose was banned from baseball after the 1989 season when he was Cincinnati’s manager. It was discovered he bet on baseball.

Since his banishment from the game, Rose has been a regular on the public speaking circuit.

Rose appeared at Hardin Valley Academy’s baseball banquet Saturday in Knoxville. He took part in a speaking engagement with Hardin Valley’s players and coaching staff.

Rose also conducted a question-and-answer session with Hardin Valley head coach Tyler Roach.

The all-time hit leader recapped his career and provided encouragement for the Hawks, who went 27-9 in 2021.

Rose told the crowd that football was his true athletic passion growing up. Rose noted he came to the University of Tennessee after the football team recruited him.

He also played in Knoxville while competing in the minor league.

“I’ve been in Knoxville before,” Rose said. “I played here and we beat their team to win the South Atlantic League championship.

“I also came to Tennessee in 1960 when I was offered a football scholarship. Thank God I didn’t take that, because if I had, I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you tonight.”

Rose was National League Rookie of the Year (1963) and the league’s Most Valuable Player (1973).

He also holds Major League Baseball records for games played (3,562), singles (3,215), at-bats (14,053) and outs (10,328).

The 17-time all-star won three World Series championships as a player for Cincinnati (1975-76) and one with Philadelphia (1980).

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Florida man claims he corked Pete Roses bats

What I’m Hearing: Joe Capozzi from the Palm Beach Post visisted man in Florida who claims to of corked bats for Pete Rose in the 1980’s while he was playing for the Montreal Expos.

What I’m Hearing: Joe Capozzi from the Palm Beach Post visisted man in Florida who claims to of corked bats for Pete Rose in the 1980’s while he was playing for the Montreal Expos.

WATCH: Pete Rose asks for reinstatement, citing Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal

Pete Rose is asking MLB commissioner Rob Manfred for another chance.

Pete Rose is asking MLB commissioner Rob Manfred for another chance.

USA Today Sports is reporting that Rose and his representation sent a 19-page letter to Manfred on Wednesday, asking for his name to be removed from MLB’s ineligible list. He was banned for life from baseball in 1989 for betting on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds.

Rose’s argument points to the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal and Manfred’s hesitance to punish active players for their participation in a scheme that almost certainly changed the outcome of games.

Here’s an excerpt of the letter sent to Manfred from Rose’s representation:

“However, in recent years, intentional and covert acts by current and past owners, managers, coaches, and players altered the outcomes of numerous games, including the World Series, and illegally enhanced both team and player performance. It has never been suggested, let alone established, that any of Mr. Rose’s actions influenced the outcome of any game or the performance of any player. Yet for the thirty-first year and counting, he continues to suffer a punishment vastly disproportionate to those who have done just that.”

Rose petitioned Manfred to be reinstated in 2015 but was denied. If Rose were to be reinstated, he would be eligible for consideration for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Pete Rose believes Astros’ cheating was worse than his betting on the sport

According to Pete Rose, the Astros’ cheating scandal is worse than what he did to be put on the league’s permanently ineligible list.

According to Pete Rose, the Astros’ cheating scandal is worse than what he did to be put on the league’s permanently ineligible list.