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Major League Baseball legend Pete Rose, a three-time World Series winner and a 17-time MLB All-Star has died at the age of 83. He won the World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975 and 1976. He later claimed the third title with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980.
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He was nicknamed 'Charlie Hustle' and was popular among his teammates and fans. Rose won the 1973 National League Most Valuable Player award and the 1975 World Series Most Valuable Player. Rose also made his name for the All-Star Game 17 times in 21 seasons- at five different positions across infield and outfield. Pete Rose, who had a brief spell with the Montreal Expos, managed the Cincinnati Reds from 1984 to 1989, including the first three years as player-manager. In 1989, he was banned for life from baseball for betting on games in which he was involved, a decision that sparked controversy and ultimately prevented his induction into the MLB Hall of Fame.
"Major League Baseball extends its deepest condolences to Pete Rose's family, his friends across the game, and the fans of his hometown of Cincinnati, Philadelphia and beyond who admired his greatness, grit and determination on the field of play. May he rest in peace," MLB said in a statement.
In his 2004 autobiography, Rose admitted to gambling on games involving the Reds but insisted that he never placed bets against his own team. He holds the record for 4,256 hits, which MLB defines as safely reaching base without the benefit of an error or fielder's choice, and he played in 3,562 games, more than any other player in history.
“Our hearts are deeply saddened by the news of Pete’s passing. He was one of the fiercest competitors the game has ever seen, and every team he played for was better because of him," said Bob Castellini, the Reds principal owner and managing partner.
"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.”
Following his ban, Rose transitioned to professional wrestling, making memorable appearances at WrestleMania between 1998 and 2000, and was later inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.
