LAS VEGAS, Nevada (WKBN) – TMZ is reporting that Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose died at the age of 83.
According to the report, he died at his home in Las Vegas.
Rose played a total of 24 seasons in Major League Baseball. He piled up a total of 4,256 hits in 3,562 games, which are both MLB records.
He played primarily with the Cincinnati Reds but also spent time with the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos. MLB’s hits leader later returned to Cincinnati to finish his career as a player-manager.
Rose was a 17-time All-Star and likewise won three World Series championships.
He was named National League and World Series MVP, and also won two Gold Glove Awards.
His No. 14 is retired in Cincinnati and he was previously inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame.
Major League Baseball released the following statement:
“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, Montreal and beyond who admired his greatness, grit and determination on the field of play. May he rest in peace.”
The Major League Baseball Players Association released the following statement:
” Pete Rose’s 24-year playing career left an indelible mark on baseball history. With his 4,256 career hits and 17 All-Star appearances at an unprecedented five different positions, Rose was a crucial cog in the Big Red Machine teams in the 1970s. A National League MVP and Rookie of the Year award added to his legacy. The Players Association offers our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and many fans, especially those in his beloved hometown of Cincinnati.”
Rose was permanently banned from baseball in 1989 amid accusations that he bet on baseball games when he played for and was managing the Reds.
He applied for reinstatement multiple times but was repeatedly denied by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.