Pete Rose, nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” is a former American baseball player, manager, and sports broadcaster. Here’s his biography:
*Early Life*
Peter Edward Rose was born on April 14, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harry and LaVerne Rose.
*Baseball Career*
Rose played for:
1. Cincinnati Reds (1963-1978, 1984-1986)
2. Philadelphia Phillies (1979-1983)
3. Montreal Expos (1984)
*Achievements:*
– 3-time World Series Champion
– 3-time batting champion
– 17-time All-Star
– Rookie of the Year (1963)
– Most Career Hits (4,256)
*Controversies*
– Gambled on baseball games, violating MLB rules
– Denied betting on his own team, but admitted to betting on other games
– Lifetime ban from MLB (1985)
*Post-Baseball*
– Sports broadcaster and analyst
– Author of “My Prison Without Bars” (2004)
– Appeared in various documentaries and films
*Legacy*
Pete Rose remains a complex figure, revered for his on-field achievements but tarnished by his off-field controversies.
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