Baseball Legend Pete Rose Dies at 83

Major League Baseball legend Pete Rose, known as 'Charlie Hustle' for his relentless playing style, has died at the age of 83. The medical examiner in Clark County, Nevada, confirmed his death on Monday.

Rose passed away at his home in Las Vegas. His agent, Ryan Fiterman, confirmed the news and requested privacy for the family at this time.

A Legendary Career

Pete Rose played in MLB for 24 seasons, from 1963 to 1986, with the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He holds the all-time record for most hits with 4,256, surpassing Ty Cobb's career mark by 67 hits. Rose also holds records for the most games played (3,562) and most at-bats in MLB history.

Rose was a 17-time All-Star, won three batting titles, and led the league in hits seven times. He was the National League MVP in 1973 and the World Series MVP in 1975. His best seasons were with the Cincinnati Reds' 'Big Red Machine,' which won back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and 1976.

Controversy and Legacy

Despite his impressive on-field achievements, Rose's career was marred by a gambling scandal. In 1989, an MLB investigation led by John Dowd concluded that Rose had bet on baseball games, including those involving his own team, the Cincinnati Reds. This led to a lifetime ban from baseball imposed by Commissioner Bart Giamatti.

Rose's ban from baseball prevented him from being inducted into the Hall of Fame, despite his Hall of Fame-worthy accomplishments. He applied for reinstatement several times, most recently in 2015, but was always rejected. Rose finally admitted to betting on baseball in his 2004 autobiography.

Although the ban remained in place, Rose was allowed to participate in a ceremony as a member of MLB's All-Century Team in 1999.