MLB Legend Pete Rose's Cause of Death Revealed

Pete Rose, the legendary baseball player and MLB's all-time hits leader, passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 83. According to the Clark County Coroner's Office in Nevada, Rose's cause of death was determined to be hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Rose died in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, and his death was confirmed to be of natural causes. In addition to the cardiovascular disease, he was also battling diabetes mellitus.

A Legendary Career

Pete Rose was a iconic figure in baseball, known for his relentless hustle and dedication to the game. He began his career with the Cincinnati Reds in 1963, earning the Rookie of the Year award that same year. Rose went on to have a storied career, setting the record for most hits in Major League Baseball history with 4,256 hits, surpassing Ty Cobb's record of 4,191 hits.

Rose was a three-time World Series champion, winning two titles with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975 and 1976, and one with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980. He also earned 17 All-Star Game nods and was named the National League MVP in 1973.

Controversy and Legacy

Despite his impressive achievements, Rose's career was marred by controversy. In 1989, he was banned from baseball for betting on games, including those of his own team, while serving as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. This ban was the result of a thorough investigation by Major League Baseball, which found extensive evidence of Rose's betting activities.

Rose initially denied the allegations but later admitted to betting on baseball in his 2004 autobiography. This admission, however, did not lead to his reinstatement or induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Cincinnati Reds and the baseball community have remembered Rose for his fierce competitiveness and his love for the game. In a statement, Cincinnati Reds principal owner and managing partner Bob Castellini said, 'He was one of the fiercest competitors the game has ever seen, and every team he played for was better because of him. Pete was a Red through and through. No one loved the game more than Pete and no one loved Pete more than Reds Country. We must never forget what he accomplished'.

As news of his death spread, fans and former teammates reflected on Rose's impact on the game, remembering him as 'Charlie Hustle,' a player who embodied the spirit of baseball's early days.

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