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09-30-2024 11:41 PM |
RIP Pete Rose
Legendary MLB manager/player Pete Rose has passed at 83. He played and managed the Cincinnati Reds, also played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos. Currently held MLB records as of his passing: 4256 total hits, 3215 total singles, 3562 total played games, 14053 total at-bats, 15890 total plate appearances. He was a World Series Champion 3 times, an All Star 17 times, a World Series MVP, National League MVP, National League Rookie of the Year, and had many other awards/accolades in his career. Faced disgrace when permanently ehjected from MLB due to sports gambling and tax evasion, was determined ineligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but was however inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2016. Rest well, Pete Rose.
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