MLB Icon Pete Rose Passes Away at 83

Published: 01 October 2024 at 00:38

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Pete Rose, the legendary MLB player, died at his home in Clark County at the age of 83. He holds multiple MLB records, including most hits with 4,256. Despite a ban from baseball due to gambling activity in 1989, he remained a celebrated figure. Rose's accomplishments include being a 17-time All-Star and a three-time World Series champion. His No. 14 jersey was retired by the Cincinnati Reds, and he was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2016. The controversy surrounding him lasted for decades, yet he was warmly remembered by fans.

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Pete Rose Jr. (Wikipedia)

Peter Edward "PJ" Rose Jr. (born November 16, 1969) is an American former professional baseball player and manager. The son of Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader Pete Rose, Rose Jr. played in the minor leagues for most of his career except for a brief stint in 1997 for the Cincinnati Reds. Rose has since worked as a manager of multiple teams in both affiliated and independent minor league baseball.

Pete Rose (Wikipedia)

Peter Edward Rose Sr. (April 14, 1941 – September 30, 2024), also known by his nickname "Charlie Hustle", was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1963 to 1986, most prominently as a member of the Cincinnati Reds lineup known as the Big Red Machine for their dominance of the National League in the 1970s. He was successful playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he won his third World Series championship, and had a brief stint with the Montreal Expos. He managed the Reds from 1984 to 1989.Rose was a switch hitter, and is MLB's all-time leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053), singles (3,215) and outs (10,328). He won three World Series championships, three batting titles, one Most Valuable Player Award, two Gold Glove Awards, and the Rookie of the Year Award. He made 17 All-Star appearances in an unequaled five positions (second baseman, left fielder, right fielder, third baseman and first baseman). He won two Gold Glove awards when he was an outfielder, in 1969 and 1970.In August 1989 (his last year as a manager and three years after retiring as a player), Rose was penalized with permanent ineligibility from baseball amidst accusations that he gambled on baseball games while he played for and managed the Reds; the charges of wrongdoing included claims that he bet on his own team. In 1991, the Baseball Hall of Fame formally voted to ban those on the "permanently ineligible" list from induction, after previously excluding such players by informal agreement among voters. After years of public denial, he admitted in 2004 that he bet on baseball and on the Reds. The issue of his possible reinstatement and election to the Hall of Fame remains contentious throughout baseball.

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New York Mets Legend Ed Kranepool Passes Away at 79

Ed Kranepool, the legendary New York Mets first baseman, has died at age 79 due to cardiac arrest in Boca Raton, Florida. A member of the Mets since their inception in 1962, Kranepool played 1,853 games, the most in franchise history, and hit a crucial home run in the 1969 World Series. He was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990 and remained active in the community post-retirement. Known for his battle with diabetes and health challenges, Kranepool's legacy continues through his contributions to the team and its history.

New York Mets Hall of Famer Ed Kranepool Passes Away at 79

Ed Kranepool, the longest-tenured player in New York Mets history, died at 79 after experiencing cardiac arrest at his home in Boca Raton, Florida. Kranepool debuted with the Mets in 1962 at age 17 and spent 18 seasons with the team, earning one All-Star selection and helping them win the World Series in 1969. He holds the record for most games played in Mets history, with 1,853. Inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990, Kranepool faced health challenges in recent years, including a kidney transplant in 2019.

Cincinnati Reds (Wikipedia)

The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. The Reds compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division and were a charter member of the American Association in 1881 before joining the NL in 1890.The Reds played in the NL West division from 1969 to 1993, before joining the Central division in 1994. For several years in the 1970s, they were considered the most dominant team in baseball, most notably winning the 1975 and 1976 World Series; the team was colloquially known as the "Big Red Machine" during this time, and it included Hall of Fame members Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan and Tony Pérez, as well as the controversial Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader. Overall, the Reds have won five World Series championships, nine NL pennants, one AA pennant and 10 division titles. The team plays its home games at Great American Ball Park, which opened in 2003. Bob Castellini has been the CEO of the Reds since 2006. From 1882 to 2023, the Reds' overall win–loss record is 10,857–10,681–139 (a .504 winning percentage).

Ozzie Virgil Sr., the First Dominican MLB Player, Passes Away at 92

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Derrick Rose (Wikipedia)

Derrick Martell Rose (born October 4, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft. Nicknamed "D-Rose", and sometimes referred to as "The Windy City Assassin" or simply "Pooh", he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2011 at the age of 22 years and 7 months.Rose was born and raised in Chicago, and attended Simeon Career Academy. He was highly recruited by colleges, eventually choosing to join the University of Memphis under coach John Calipari. Rose led the Tigers to the most wins in NCAA history (a 38–2 record), their first number 1 ranking in 25 years, and an appearance in the NCAA championship game. In 2009, an NCAA investigation revealed that Rose's SAT scores had been invalidated, and as a result, the NCAA vacated Memphis' entire 2007–08 season.Rose has struggled with significant knee injuries since his 2010–11 MVP season. In the first round of the 2012 NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, Rose tore his ACL in his left knee. He required surgery and was subsequently sidelined for the entire 2012–13 season. Rose returned to play in 2013–14, but in November 2013, he injured his right meniscus, causing him to miss the remainder of the season. He returned once again the following season, but knee injuries continued to impact his availability and production.In June 2016, Rose was traded to the New York Knicks, where he finished the final year of his contract. He signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a minimum salary for the 2017–18 season but was hobbled by ankle injuries, which led to him being traded to and subsequently waived by the Utah Jazz in February 2018. He signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves a month later on a rest-of-season contract; he stayed with the team through the following season and enjoyed a revived role as a sixth man off the bench despite missing 31 games due to injury management. For the 2019–20 season, the Detroit Pistons signed Rose to his first non-minimum salary contract since 2012, and he continued to be successful off the bench. The following season, he was reunited with his former coach Tom Thibodeau when the Knicks re-acquired him in a trade. In July 2023, Rose signed to the Memphis Grizzlies in free agency, where he remained until September 2024, when Rose was released by the Grizzlies, and subsequently announced his own retirement.

Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs. (Wikipedia)

Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs. is an American reality television series on TLC that chronicles the lives of baseball player Pete Rose, his fiancée Kiana Kim, and Kim's two children — Cassie and Ashton. On July 18, 2012, TLC announced the series started production for a six-episode first season. Amy Winter, general manager of TLC, said "This series will open the door into a very modern family dynamic of trying to blend families when your kids are no longer children, and when your private life is in the public spotlight". The series debuted on January 13, 2013. After airing four episodes, it was stated that the last two episodes would be shelved until the 2013 baseball season started. Despite that statement, the final episodes aired on TLC's sister channel Destination America during a Sunday morning marathon and the network has no plans to air any reruns of the series, thus announcing its cancellation.

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