I saw Pete play many times, first at Crosley Field and then later, at Riverfront Stadium. One time though, was the most special of all. It was the first time I ever saw him play in September, 1963 at Crosley Field. I was eight years old and my Dad took me to see the Reds play the Cardinals. Pete was the Red's rookie second baseman and he was known as Peter Rose at the time. Pete was having a very impressive rookie season but the thing that I remember the most about this particular game was that it was Stan Musial's final game at Crosley Field. I remember that they had a pre-game ceremony for Stan "the man" and that he hit several balls over the outfield fence in batting practice. Then, during the game, he got the final hit of his career 3,630 hits which was the all time National League record, at the time. It was a grounder into right field, just out of the reach of the outstretched glove of the Red's rookie second baseman who would eventually go on to eclipse Musial and then Cobb as baseball's all time hit king.
Yes, because he knows baseball, so how does he not know the penalty for violating rule number 21? When asked why he gambled on baseball, he repeatedly said he did not know why.
I'll never understand this ban, doesn't compare to what players have done recently, steroids is a much bigger issue, one of the greatest ever, All star player at 5 different positions, incredible...
Baseball was one of the few sports where players from different eras could be compared within reason...when Brady goddamn Anderson hits 50[never hitting more than 24 any other year], homers and Aaron never hit 50, it throws sacred numbers out the window..Sosa 3 straight years of 60 hrs??? One guy gambling on games doesn't compare...plus, these guys aren't riding the subway to games...why risk throwing games when you're already a millionaire...the Black Sox were paid in nickels
Bob Costas had an interesting take on the argument about inducting Rose into the hall. He said why not induct him and if it's such a big deal then put an asterisk next to his name alluding to his betting and leave it at that.
I could listen to him talk about baseball endlessly. I just wished he would have come clean about his gambling sooner. He wouldn't have created so much angst about the possibility of enshrinement. Baseball needs Pete Rose.
Pete Rose is allowed to fill stadium venues, but not allowed to go in clubhouses affiliated with MLB to speak to current baseball players and umpires... MLB needs to forgive Pete Rose and let him tell his message about the DO'S AND DON'TS TO THE GAME PETE ROSE LOVES TO THIS DAY!!! MLB ALSO NEEDS TO DO BADLY REINSTATE PETE ROSE AND SHOELESS JOE JACKSON TO COOPERSTOWN!!!!!
He's probably one of the 3 or 4 white baseball players that wasn't a vile, savage racist. Joe Morgan said Rose hung out with the bruhs and was always comfortable around bruhs.
I remember hearing a story that when Rose come up with the Reds Frank Robinson took him under his wing to show him the ropes. This was looked down upon by Reds' management and was one of the major reasons for his trade to the O's.
The argument that steroids is worse than gambling is ridiculous. So just because the penalties for steroids aren't severe enough that somehow has to do with Pete Rose and gambling? It makes no sense, he broke the rules, and for him to whine about it makes him look bad. If you're not accountable for breaking the rules what's the point?
I saw Pete play many times, first at Crosley Field and then later, at Riverfront Stadium. One time though, was the most special of all. It was the first time I ever saw him play in September, 1963 at Crosley Field. I was eight years old and my Dad took me to see the Reds play the Cardinals. Pete was the Red's rookie second baseman and he was known as Peter Rose at the time. Pete was having a very impressive rookie season but the thing that I remember the most about this particular game was that it was Stan Musial's final game at Crosley Field. I remember that they had a pre-game ceremony for Stan "the man" and that he hit several balls over the outfield fence in batting practice. Then, during the game, he got the final hit of his career 3,630 hits which was the all time National League record, at the time. It was a grounder into right field, just out of the reach of the outstretched glove of the Red's rookie second baseman who would eventually go on to eclipse Musial and then Cobb as baseball's all time hit king.
Say what you want about Pete Rose, but I can listen to him talk about baseball all day.
Yes, because he knows baseball, so how does he not know the penalty for violating rule number 21? When asked why he gambled on baseball, he repeatedly said he did not know why.
I'll say he is a great guy. He is a baseball legend. He is a real man. He is an interesting person which is hard to find these days.
Pete Rose should be in the HOF & he's an all time great who's been punished enough. Love #14 & the Cincinnati Reds
Wow, the all time hit leader can’t talk to young players about hitting. Say what you will about him, but he’s nothing but great for baseball
I agree 100% the man belongs in baseball. How is he not in the hall of fame!
Its funny how any time I Reply to a comment and it's No. 14 I think of Pete Rose.
Rose Did Talk with young players
He was a big chunk of baseball history 60s 70s and 80s. One of the great eras of baseball. Great player and loved the game. Put him in the HOF.
Pete. U dont need a picture on a wall. Ur a Hall of Famer. No worries
Love Pete Rose so much. Put of every ex player their is NO ONE better to listen to talk than THE Hit King.
You can now bet on MLB! so PUT PETE IN!!!!
You still can't bet on games if you're a player or manager.
It was an absolute treat to watch him on a baseball diamond...
I'll never understand this ban, doesn't compare to what players have done recently, steroids is a much bigger issue, one of the greatest ever, All star player at 5 different positions, incredible...
So well said Thank you
Baseball was one of the few sports where players from different eras could be compared within reason...when Brady goddamn Anderson hits 50[never hitting more than 24 any other year], homers and Aaron never hit 50, it throws sacred numbers out the window..Sosa 3 straight years of 60 hrs??? One guy gambling on games doesn't compare...plus, these guys aren't riding the subway to games...why risk throwing games when you're already a millionaire...the Black Sox were paid in nickels
Bob Costas had an interesting take on the argument about inducting Rose into the hall. He said why not induct him and if it's such a big deal then put an asterisk next to his name alluding to his betting and leave it at that.
One minor adjustment, Pete. Jim Brown did play in the fifties only they were his first 3 seasons. His final 6 were played in the sixties.
I could listen to him talk about baseball endlessly. I just wished he would have come clean about his gambling sooner. He wouldn't have created so much angst about the possibility of enshrinement. Baseball needs Pete Rose.
JR Richard. The Best
for all of this...see Johnny Bench
Bench loves to throw salt on Rose......Pete always says nice things about Johnny
Multiple football players have been caught gambling the past few years....none got lifetime bans....none were as impactful to their sports as rose was
baseball needs pete more than pete needs baseball.
Pete Rose is allowed to fill stadium venues, but not allowed to go in clubhouses affiliated with MLB to speak to current baseball players and umpires... MLB needs to forgive Pete Rose and let him tell his message about the DO'S AND DON'TS TO THE GAME PETE ROSE LOVES TO THIS DAY!!! MLB ALSO NEEDS TO DO BADLY REINSTATE PETE ROSE AND SHOELESS JOE JACKSON TO COOPERSTOWN!!!!!
He's probably one of the 3 or 4 white baseball players that wasn't a vile, savage racist. Joe Morgan said Rose hung out with the bruhs and was always comfortable around bruhs.
He’s said when he first came up, he hung around Frank Robinson and Vada Pinson the most. Pete’s just the best
He actually got in trouble with the team during his rookie year because he hung so much with the non white players.
Jim McCracken fuck you. How’s that?
I remember hearing a story that when Rose come up with the Reds Frank Robinson took him under his wing to show him the ropes. This was looked down upon by Reds' management and was one of the major reasons for his trade to the O's.
@fatback cool.
He’s in cooperstown….but not in cooperstown 🤦♂️
The argument that steroids is worse than gambling is ridiculous. So just because the penalties for steroids aren't severe enough that somehow has to do with Pete Rose and gambling? It makes no sense, he broke the rules, and for him to whine about it makes him look bad. If you're not accountable for breaking the rules what's the point?
Jim Morrison loved you with the Doors
Yea. But how much should be punishe?
Break on through to the other side bro!!!
your takes on baseball dont check out jim. be careful next time you're in the bathtub
Pete Rose HOF
Pete Mr Hall of Fame Rose Ty Cobb Pete Rose Mickey Mantle Babe Ruth Roger Maris Get it?
Nope, he does not get in and neither does Clemens (two liars and opportunists)
OR ANYONE ON STEROIDS!!!! Bonds or any of those CHEATERS!!! right?
Barry sanders went out on top
David Ortiz What a joke roid hgh