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You should do a good documentary on Roberto Clemente--who was far better than Rose in every aspect of the game and died in a plane crash trying to get supplies to Nicaragua after a terrible earthquake. Great man, great story.

I grew up in Cincinnati in the 1970s. My dad told me to be like Pete Rose and run over the catcher if he was in the way. I did it and I was the first kid kicked out of a game in our little league. I said to my dad “you told me to be like Pete Rose.”

Ugh, I was a 10-year-old Reds fan when the ban came down. It was one of those loss-of-innocence moments for me growing up. I tried to tell myself that he only bet on the Reds to win and would never throw a game. I have to admit, it’s very weird seeing DraftKings ads all over the ballpark after how hard they came down on Rose

betting in baseball is the cardinal sin, its a written rule that any player who gets caught betting on baseball is banned for life. its written in every team's locker room this is because of the 1919 black sox scandal that almost bankrupted the league.

Some important context: there was a huge scandal that almost destroyed baseball in 1919 when the World Series was thrown by a team who was paid off by bookmakers. All of those players were banned for life (arguably, even an innocent one) and there is a standing rule that is printed in every clubhouse that gambling on games is strictly prohibited for players or managers, and violating that rule is a lifetime ban. I think there isn't much question that Pete Rose's on field accomplishments would qualify him for the Hall of Fame, but baseball also doesn't have their leading career home run hitter in the Hall either for outside reasons that also relate to competition (steroids). I may be in the minority, but I think he's shown that given any chance to be in the public eye, he'll find some way to be an embarrassment to MLB. There are plenty of people who are already in the Hall of Fame from way back when who were awful human beings, so I respect that baseball is willing to take a stand and is willing to prevent more from joining those prestigious ranks.

Rose running over the catcher in the Allstar game is so rare it had never happened in an Allstar game and has not happened since. For context, the Allstar game has been around since 1933, and when 2133 comes around and the 200th AS game will be played, even then, it still will not of happened, but once.

The batteries originally came from portable radios, which were popular in the 70s and 80s; a few local sports fans STILL prefer to listen to their local radio guys over the PA announcer. Many cell phones in the US have FM radios, so it's still at least a bit common to see someone listening on headphones. Also, once it was known that batteries were good to throw at players, people began saving old ones and just bringing them to games (like the fireworks at 10¢ Beer Night).

Keep in mind that most of Rose's off-field indiscretions weren't publicized until much later. Back then the news media were into promoting heroes, especially to kids. So he was a childhood hero to lots of kids. Now the news media is ready to show every issue within hours of it happening.

Pete Rose was banned for violating rule 21(d)3, instituted in 1927. It was put in the rules because there were a lot of instances of players betting against their own teams and fixing the outcome of games to win their bets. To paraphrase the rule: Any player, team official [owner, manager, team scout, general manager, etc.], umpire, or league official who bets on a game in which they have a direct interest shall be permanently banned. Pete Rose admitted to violating this rule while he was a manager. Being banned also denies admittance to the Hall of Fame. Therefore, it doesn't matter how he played and he was a great, intense player, by his banishment for betting on his own team, he is banned from baseball and the Hall of Fame.

Pete served his time in Federal prison in Marion, Illinois. That, ironically is Ray Fosse's hometown. The view from Pete's cell window was of a baseball field named after Fosse!

If you have heard the term "Charlie Hustle" it was the nickname given to Pete Rose for the constant effort he always gave. Never let up running to first on a grounder, Never thought he couldn't make the play. 100% effort all the time, would not give up on the result due to lack of trying. Granted he had a bunch of other shady things go on off the field, he did play his heart out though.

Years ago I worked with a guy who grew up and went to school with Pete Rose … he told me that everyone that knew Pete wasn’t at all surprised at the gambling claims … he was gambling in high school …

Nick makes a good point about the batteries it was pre cell phone days it was probably for radios

The Bud Harrelson vs Pete Rose fight: What Harrelson said was "The Reds look like ME hitting!". He was taking a dig at himself too! Harrelson was a "glove first" player. He was not a good major league hitter but he became a star because of his glove! One of the best fielding Shortstops of his era.

One thing to remember about gambling in baseball, is that as a manager you have to handle your team's bullpen. No one can ever know if maybe you kept the pitcher into long or took a pitcher out to eatly because you were gambling on your team to win. Major league pitchers are very fragile and must be handled correctly when it comes to how much rest they get.

He was my dad’s favorite player growing up- wanted to play just like him. My dad will hardly talk about Pete anymore, he was so heartbroken by everything he’s done. Betting on baseball has been one of the biggest no-nos for players and managers for over a century now, to the point that it’s posted in all clubhouses, but Pete did it anyway. He denied it for ages, then when he finally admitted it (far too late), he still acts like a prick about it all. I was on a baseball stadium trip in 2016 and went to the Reds game when they happened to be inducting him into their own HOF… while accepting the honor, he made cracks about his history and about how he didn’t have a statue in front of the stadium like Johnny Bench, and so on. Not a humble bone in that dude’s body. His talent came from pure hard work and hustle, and he may have the most hits ever, but he made his bed and proceeded to shit in it. No Baseball HOF for him.

Saw Pete in my hotel lobby 2 summers back, I interrupted his dinner just to shake his hand... he then told me to bring my food over and sit with him where we proceeded to have dinner together and talk for the next 3 1/2 hours before he finally had to go to bed. He told me so many amazing and hilarious stories. Growing up a baseball player and reds fan this was an unbeatable experience as a 19 year old. Saw him again the next morning and he invited me to sit w/ him for breakfast (I had to catch a flight). From my personal experience, Pete is one of the friendliest, funniest, and selfless people I have ever had the privilege to talk to.

Thank you for finally reacting to a video by baseball doesn’t exist! This is the absolute best baseball KZfaq channel on the planet!

On Damo's question of who was the oldest "outfielder" to play in MLB, it's a slightly tricky question. First, I take it that by "outfielder" he meant "non-pitcher." According to the records, there was a utility infielder named Charley O'Leary who pinch-hit in a game in September 1934 at the age of 58. In more recent times, Minnie Miñoso made a couple of pinch-hitting appearances in 1980 at the age of 54 (or thereabouts - Miñoso was born in Cuba, and there's no way to really verify his birthdate). The oldest outfield player to appear "regularly" in MLB was Julio Franco, who played in 55 games in the 2007 season, the last one when he was just over 49 years old.

A fascinating player documentary about Lonnie Smith done by Jon Bois is absolutely worth a watch. A youtube video that's as good as any professional documentary out there.

Pete Rose has 4,256 career hits. To put that into perspective, a player today would have to AVERAGE 212 hits per year for 20 years. Today players are insanely good if they get to 200 hits in a season. Now you just need to do that for 20 YEARS and you'll get close to Pete Rose. An unbreakable record if you ask me

He said he never bet on his team to lose but the year after he was banned for life the team won a World Series

During the 1919 World Series, players of the Chicago White Sox took payoffs from gamblers to lose to the Cincinnati Reds, which the White Sox did. Eight players were tried and found not guilty of conspiracy, but the first Commissioner of Baseball, Judge Kennesaw M. Landis, banned all eight from Major league Baseball for life. That's been the policy of MLB ever since to ban anyone involved with gambling on baseball games. Also, I was an 10 year old kid when Pete Rose crashed into Ray Fosse during the 1970 All Star Game, and was watching the game on tv. Taking out, or trying to take out, catchers or other fielders by baserunner was much more common, an accepted, back then. Plus, the Al-Star Game was more of a competitive game between the leagues at the time, and the players took pride in winning the game.

Pete Rose was supposed to play the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar role in the film "Airplane!" Jim Abrahams, David and Jerry Zucker are mainly baseball fans, and when they cast the film, they needed a famous pro athlete with zero acting experience to play the role of the co-pilot -- reprising the role played by Los Angeles Rams football player Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch in the 1957 film "Zero Hour!" that "Airplane!" parodied. ZAZ contacted Rose who was eager to play the part. One imagines the kid visiting the cockpit would have made comments about Rose's sliding headfirst even though you don't reach the base any faster, or caring more about his Batting Average than if his team lost or won, causing Rose to lose it and curse out the boy's father. Primary photography was supposed to take place before spring training, but then filming got pushed back to summer and Rose wasn't available. Shooting in L.A., Abraham and the Zuckers quickly found a replacement in Kareem during the NBA's off-season. One other thing: I've always thought that, at least measured by the average quality of their films, you could argue Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has had the greatest acting career in Hollywood history. He only appeared in two films: "Airplane!", now considered one of the Top Five comedy farces of all time, and "Enter the Dragon," the greatest of Bruce Lee's films and often considered the first great martial arts movie. Small roles in both films, but still a 1.000 percent winning percentage.

Also, it was said in the video that Pete Rose is probably going to be the last player-manager in history. Yes, he was dressed to play, AND managed the team at the same time. It was common in the early days of baseball, but it slowly grew out of fashion. Managing is hard enough as it is; leave the players to play and focus on playing well. And yes, I do believe Pete Rose will be in the Hall of Fame, after he dies. MLB won't give him the satisfaction of inducting him when he is alive, but there's no denying his baseball records.

The commissioner who died, Bart Giamatti, was the father of the actor Paul Giamatti. Great reaction to one of the wildest ones ever.

Pete Rose was a great player and his accomplishments on the field are worthy of the Hall of Fame, but there is no universe in which he was the greatest baseball player of all time, or even in the conversation.

Pete Rose never hit a 110 mph pitch 🤣

The catcher's rule was just recently implemented because of an injury to Buster Posey in 2012 (i think). Before then you could do whatever you wanted to a catcher (in terms of running them over). So, technically, Pete didn't do anything wrong.

Pete Rose was a great player, but he was never the best player in baseball. He won the MVP award in 1973, but his teammate Joe Morgan was better than him that year. He holds the record for the most career hits, but one reason is that when he was manager he put himself in the lineup while he Tony Perez, a better player at the point, on the bench. He's 41st in career total WAR, which is impressive, but one reason he's that high is that he had such a long career. IMO, his collision with Ray Fosse was unnecessary. Fosse was not blocking the plate completely. He could have been safe if he'd slid between Fosse's legs. And even if he thought he had to run into Fosse, there was no good reason to do it the way he did. I don't know if he was trying to hurt Fosse, but he certainly wasn't trying to avoid it. And it was an exhibition game. Corking a bat is illegal, but tests have been done comparing corked bats with legal bats, and the corked bats provided no advantage. Rose really is his own worst enemy. He's done so many things over the years to alienate people. For years he refused to comment on whether he ever bet on baseball, and when he did finally apologize for it, he made it clear he was saying it only because he wanted to be in the Hall of Fame. Couldn't he at least pretend to be contrite? The oldest outfielder in MLB history was probably Jim O'Rourke. He played 87 games in the outfield in 1893 at the age of 42 for the Washington Senators. Baseball in the 19th century was very different from the modern game. More recently, Minnie Miñoso played four games in left field and one in right field at the age of 40 for the Chicago White Sox in 1964.

I was 10yrs old and at the game with my Dad when he broke Ty Cobb's record. At 48 yrs old now it's still the loudest crowd I've ever heard at a sporting event when he got the record hit.

To your point Damo, no there's no excuse for his collision with Ray Fosse.There was zero at stake except for his "pride" and not wanting to deal with his father, no money, no standing... a man's career was shortened and lifetime of chronic pain was handed out because a grown man couldn't talk to his dad.

I remember watching the Ray Fosse collision and thinking...WTF, it's not the World Series, and every single kid I knew who saw it or later saw it thought it was bush-league, unncessary. In fact, it is pretty clear that he had a better chance of scoring by going low with a slide (not hitting Fosse's knees) to avoid the tag. Didn't like Rose--got sooooooo much press for being what?--a singles hitter who hustled. When I was a kid at a Pirates game, Roberto Clemente hit a ground ball directly back to the pitcher and ran full speed through first base and part way up the right field line. My Dad said that was "hustling". Pete Rose walked once and ran to first base full speed and to his second base position also full speed--and my Dad sad to me, "that's showboating". Got it. Clemente, who as 100 times better than Rose in every aspect of the game, also made a sliding catching into the bullpen fence and a throw that no one else on the planet could make. Again, though, Rose should be in the HoF as there are a lot worse characters in there now (Ty Cobb, for example, was a racist asshole who tried to hurt players when he slide into base with those sharp cletes they had then). Rooting for Pete to get in,

Loved watching him play with the Reds, an old school player in the mold of Ty Cobb.

The problem with betting on your own team to win... you might manage differently, maybe you pull the pitcher faster than you normally would, maybe you play your bench differently. Maybe, maybe, maybe. Don't bet, particularly on your own team, and this never happens.

i'm 45, and I've never met anyone that thought Pete Rose shouldn't be in the HoF. I'm sure there are plenty, but I've never talked to one face to face. Some feel he should be in prison, but still in the hall. This conversation comes up somewhat often too, talking to friends and strangers in bars watching baseball.

I’d like to see a reaction to a video that documents the 1919 Black Sox Scandal/Banning of Shoeless Joe Jackson. Stark Raving Sports has a decent video covering what happened that’d make for good reaction material… but the holy grail would be the last hour or so of episode 3 of the 1994 documentary “Baseball” from Ken Burns. The entire (20+ hour) documentary covers the entire history of baseball from the mid 1800s until 1990. Episode 3 deals with the history of the game from 1910-1919, and the last 45m or so goes into great depth on Joe Jackson and Black Sox scandal. That might be too long for a reaction (and likely get you taken down) but it’s an amazing presentation of what happened, that it’d be nice to get a review from you guys. That whole documentary is worth watching…

One of the things about the bets is not only not betting on the team to lose. If you bet them to win all the time, and then don't place a bet at all on certain games, the bookie can see that almost AS a bet against your team.

The All-Star game (in every sport) has different rules than regular seasons, except baseball. That being said it is an exhibition game that allows the best players of the sport to be on the field (or court/ice) with each other and as such certain things are heavily frowned upon including doing anything that could potentially hurt another player. That's including making aggressive tackles in the NFL or playing any serious defense in the NBA or colliding with a player on the diamond in MLB. However, this was a different era (one in which I wasn't born yet or way too young to remember) and not sure if things were different then or not. You can look back at many players doing things back then that were acceptable then, but when viewed in our time were reprehensible. As for the oldest outfielder to play, Ichiro Suzuki was 45 years 150 days old playing exclusively in the outfield. Julio Franco was 49 years 25 days old and played SS/2B/1B/DH. I am not including players that played before World War 2 nor pitchers since you asked for fielders specifically. Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame. I agree he should be banned from the sport of baseball (as in not being able to play, manage, consult, etc.), but the Hall of Fame is for on field excellence and the two should be separate. Also, I disagree with the idea of a lifetime ban. Once a player with a lifetime ban dies, the ban should be lifted. Except, it continues on even after death. I feel bans should expire by age 50 with the caveat they can't be a part of any team, but can be there for promotional events.

There's no excuse for ending that guy's career in the all star game. Rose is a psycho.

You need to understand that because of the 1919 Black Sox scandal where the World Series was fixed, MLB wanted it's players nowhere near any form of gambling or gamblers. The risk was that a player could get way into debt to a bookmaker and be forced to help fix games. The biggest rule in baseball, known to everyone from the lowest bush leaguer to the Majors was that you didn't bet on anything while you were a player. Even above that was the Holy Rule that You Never Bet On Baseball. Even above that was the worst of the worst - you NEVER, EVER bet on your own team, either way. Everyone knew that you would get suspended or thrown out of the game for gambling. Pete Rose was a baseball lifer. He knew this, but he did it anyway. Not only that but he bet on his own team, the one he managed. That meant that he was likely to make different coaching decisions in a game he had money on. Maybe he starts his best pitcher on a day's less rest than normal. Maybe he burns through more relievers. The point is that he might do things to win a game because he had a bet down that could cost the team a loss in the next game or two. I have zero sympathy. Pete knew exactly what he was doing, and what it could cost him if he got caught. Don't do the crime you you can't do the time.

The oldest outfielder is Orestes"MINNIE" Minoso also known as "The Cuban Comet" and "Mr.White Sox"He begin playing professionally in The Negro Leagues in 1946 for the New York Cubans as a third baseman.The position where he became an All-Star.Signed with Cleveland Indians (MLB) after 1948 season,and color barrier was lifted.All Star left fielder for the Indians and White Sox.The first African- Latino in major league baseball,plus the first black player to play for the Chicago White Sox in 1951,and as rookie at age 26 due to baseball not letting blacks play in the MLB at the time.He retired at age 50.⚾️

Rose would be in the Hall just for his on-field accomplishments: all-time leader in hits, games played, at bats. Some of these are because of longevity, he did retire at 45, he surely kept going since he was so close to breaking the hits record. In fact, putting himself at first base to do so I'm convinced. He was 43 and played in 119 games, only a couple of others played more at that age but they were all exceptional players: Carl Yastrzemski, Julio Franco, Carlton Fisk (mostly as catcher!). He hit over .300 for his career which is nothing to sneeze at, second in doubles, lots of those likely because he hustled to stretch singles, had a good on-base percentage (helped by his batting average). But not much power. Many want Rose to be in the HOF, he deserves to be there. But not in my view. He broke the rules. Also, the Hall itself suggests to vote a player not only for his playing ability, but also integrity, sportsmanship, and character. Pete, as you saw, falls short on some of these. It's also a reason cited by those who are not voting in Barry Bonds and Curt Shilling.

Great video as always! If you want to hear another insane story about a player who gets less attention than rose id highly recommend Jon Bois's pretty good episode on Lonnie Smith! Jon also has an iconic video about what if barry bonds played without a bat. I think you guys would love his videos and storytelling!

Baseball had made gambling taboo after the Black Sox scandal in 1919. It was a well established rule around for generations by the time Rose was being investigating.

The All Star game was taken very seriously by the players back in 1970. It was a matter of pride as well as a promotion of baseball at a time when they didn’t make a whole lotta money. They played to win. It wasn’t considered merely an exhibition game. Ray Fosse was blocking home plate without the ball. Back in those days, if someone did that, it was considered proper for a player to get run over. Fosse knew this. If you watch the replay, you’ll notice that Rose was starting his head first slide but stopped because of Fosse’s positioning. That was how they rolled back then.

On the 11th July 2023, the commissioner of baseball said he has no intention of lifting the "lifetime" ban for Rose. The commissioner said Rose violated rule 21d(c)3 and admitted in a signed confession. I do not care how he played then, or what records he holds.

One of my dad’s favorite players of all time, he would defend the Fosse hit. Collisions like that were a part of the game back then. Fans brought batteries to the game so that they had something to throw on the field.

IMO, the seriousness of Ray Fosse's injury is due to the medicos - who, somehow, didn't diagnose a separated shoulder and broken bone until after the playing season was over. A game is a game - either play it or don't.

I used to be on the side that thought they should reinstate Rose and put him in the HOF. I changed my opinion after hearing an interview with a former player who pointed out that in every clubhouse of every stadium at that time, and maybe they still do this, there was a big sign posted “Don’t bet on baseball!”. In light of the 1919 Black Sox scandal, baseball has had one clear rule and one clear consequence, if you bet on baseball you get a lifetime ban. I’m all for giving people second chances in life, but he knew what he did would get him the ban and he chose to risk the consequences. It was his choice.

"Wot." -Nick and Damo 2023

Julio Franco was the oldest outfielder...he retired at 48 I think tho the last few years he rarely played the field and was just a pinch hitter...

Pete should be in the hall of fame!

Julio Franco played to like 49 but he was at 1B at the end for sure. The oldest outfielder was probably Mini Minoso or something like that a century ago. Back then it seems more players played longer but the game was so different.

If you want to know why gambling is such a no-no in the MLB look up the 1919 Chicago White Sox. Shoeless Joe Jackson was similarly banned from baseball as were seven of his teammates. All for gambling. Gambling is the oldest ban in the game.

12:19 people used to bring portable radios to listen to the broadcast I believe. But this was either in New York or Cincinnati, so they may just bring batteries to throw at players.

Great video guys! I knew about the gambling thing but had NO IDEA how nuts the rest of his life was!

There's a video on Y-T from a few years ago (briefly referenced in this video) where Pete Rose shares his hitting philosophy with Frank Thomas and Alex Rodriguez. Thomas and A-Rod are two of the greatest hitters of all-time with over 1,200 home runs between them. (A-Rod was a steroid user but we'll save that issue for another day.) Rose explains his hitting approach leaving Thomas and Rodriguez stunned. They had never encountered Rose's plate philosophy before. It just goes to show what a complex game baseball is ... and that there's always something new to learn.

Commissioner of Baseball position was created because of a major betting scandal. In 1919, White Sox players were paid to throw the World Series by gamblers. Eight players were permanently banned, but the criminal case against them went awry.

As a lifelong REDS fan, I am 78 y/o, as a ball player Pete was an all out ball player, but as a man he was a total shit, he should be banned from the H.O.F.

Batteries - To this day, some fans will bring radios and listen to the radio broadcast of the game. I used to take a radio to the old Tiger stadium and listen to the late great Ernie Harwell announce the game. Ernie was one of the best. He wrote a great poem about baseball, which you can listen to here on KZfaq. "A Definition of Baseball"

Pete is a HALL OF FAMER! Players have done much worse than him and are in the Hall of Fame. He will be inducted after he dies just so he doesn't have the glory of it. His jersey is retired in Cincinnati AND in Philadelphia. He's a legend who screwed up. He doesn't deserve a permanent ban for spite. Charlie Hustle was amazing, and the MLB is treating him like crap.

I was in Vegas about 6 years ago he was at one of the sports shops in between Luxor & Mandalay Bay he was autographing from 12 to 3.... i passed it about 1 and it was empty

Listening to this felt like that scene in Goodfellas when Henry is running all those errands right before the cops raid him. 😂

Anyone caught betting on BB is banned for life. The batteries were most likely from transistor radios that many used to listen to the announcers while watching the game. Betting on your team to win may make him over use a pitcher and cost that pitcher a serious injury.

As a Reds fan and Cincinnati resident, I think Rose should be in the HOF. This is such a sad story, but we all love Pete.

Pete is how you were suppose to play the game when I was growing up...100%, leave it all out there...win or lose, bring your best effort!! The Rose/Fossy thing is gonna be split most by generational fault lines.

12:16. Back in the day some people used to bring transistor radios to the ballpark so they could watch the game and listen to the broadcast at the same time. That’s where they got the batteries.

Charley Hustle. He was a hitting monster. Every kid wanted to play like Rose.

Pete should be in the 'Asshole' Hall of Fame!

"Why would you have batteries at a baseball game?" To answer that question. In the 70s when I was growing up my father would take me to Reds games in Cincinnati. We would bring along a small hand held radio to listen to the radio broadcast of the game because the radio announcers were better than the in stadium ones. This was a common practice back then in most stadiums. It is a logical assumption that people removed the batteries from said radios and then threw them. Hope that this helps to answer that question regarding people being armed with batteries at a ballpark.

18:46 “But wait, there’s more!”

Die hard Reds fan here. I live walking distance from the Stadium Riverfront-Cinergy field now Great American Ball park. Pete is a local legend. Born in Cincy played most of his career in Cincy. He should be in the HOF.

One of the things that should be noted about that hits record of 4258... The only other hitter with 4000 MLB hits is Ty Cobb at 4189, who has the most hits per at bat in MLB history. The next closest is Hank Aaron at 3771. Pete also holds the record for most MLB games played in at 3562 and most at bats 14053. Nobody is even close to either of those marks as well. The longevity and the durability to put up a record like that is completely insane and it would take a player to have a 25-30 year career in today's game to even approach the mark of 4258.

Ummm I think after the cork bat thing I might have a different opinion on him being in the hall of fame I didn't know about that that's actually cheating

And the Phillies decided to have him at the 1980 World Series Reunion (2 years late because of Covid) in 2022 & let him talk in the broadcasting booth!!! He was telling vulgar stories, cursing & we had the game on at a BBQ with kids running around! He was also one of the best players. I wasn’t born when he played but I wish we had some of that grit now (Bryce Harper is close, though) but without the outside garbage! Thank you for giving me relief at work! ❤️

I was really into little league and the Phillies (I grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania). Pete Rose on 1st base, Tug McGraw on the mound, and Mike Schmidt on 3rd base (home run leader in baseball at the time.) It was an exciting time.

I’m not sure about the batteries but I can definitely say back in the day it was common to see folks listening to little radios while at baseball and football games. So I imagine that’s where they came from.

In his final season in 1935, when he was 40, Babe Ruth played in the outfield for the Boston Braves.

The movie star Paul Giamatti farther was Angelo Giamatti, the Baseball Commissioner who first faced Pete Rose’s gambling issues. Since 1927, gambling and pro baseball have been a no-no, everyone knew it, and Pete deserves his ban.

Pete Rose has the most hits in MLB history, Ichiro has the most hits in BASEBALL history.

1st base before the designated hitter became legal in both leagues. Now the D.H. would be the postion a player manager could work in todays game

Players have been forbidden from gambling on games ever since 1919 when eight players on the Chicago White Sox took money from gamblers to lose the World Series

A great player who seemed to believe that rules, laws, and ethics were only for other people. If he's banned, he's to blame.

I met Pete Rose in 2017. It was a great thrill. He was a terrific competitor.

They'll probably wait until after his death to induct him. That way, he gets deprived of enjoying the accolades while alive. And it's human nature to be more forgiving of someone posthumously and less reluctant to lionize them.

Batteries - People used to bring battery powered transistor radios to games to listen to the play by play.

Should he be in the HOF? Yes. Should he be reinstated? No. Regardless of whether or not he ever bet on the Reds to lose, the fact that he was betting on games he was involved with while an active player is still a major detriment to the integrity of the sport. Who is the say that, if his gambling debt had gotten even worse than a quarter of $1 million, he wouldn’t have been open to fixing games in order to get bookies off of his back? Even if that didn’t happen and he entirely bet on the Reds to win, who’s to say that he wouldn’t go underhanded to try to win those games so he could make a profit? He showed throughout his career that he was not above doing whatever it took. Furthermore, Rose lied for well over a decade about betting on baseball. Fay Vincent, in the early days of his commissionership, gave Rose the opportunity to come clean multiple times… And he refused each and every time. It wasn’t until Rose was going to make money off of a biography that he finally admitted everything, and it became crystal clear at that point that he hadn’t learned a damn thing. Despite my belief he should be there, Pete Rose has nobody to blame but himself for not being in the Hall of Fame.

I grew up as a young boy in Cincinnati while Pete was playing and managing the team. He's a HERO, and a total shame that he's not in the hall of fame.

I got to meet Charlie Hustle when his kid was playing at Single A Columbus in 1993. He was a really nice guy at that time.

Back in the olden days some people would bring an AM radio to the game to hear the radio broadcast. That may explain the batteries.

Pete Rose was my idol as a kid ,the greatest player to ever strap on a pair of cleats. " Charlie hustle" gave you his best in every play !

The injury during the All star game was completely unnecessary. There is really no monetary gain to it. So the defense is very very weak for him.

Charlie Hustle. Idk about best player ever. Banged out the most hits though. Played forever and he was a nightmare for sure.

based on the fact he's committed multiple violations of rules as both player and manager, he shouldn't be in the hall of fame. He's already in the Reds hall of fame which should be enough

12:15 people would bring portable radios to the game to listen to their team's radio announcers, so I'm guessing they took the batteries out of those - unless you smoked, then you probably threw a cheap lighter on the field instead. The 70s were wild.

Great reaction even though I'm a huge Cincinnati reds fan and Pete was a fantastic player. Man he was a character

The batteries might be because it used to be common for people to go to baseball games in person and bring a battery powered AM radio with them to listen to the radio play-by-play while watching.

The play the plate was really unwarranted, its still talked about in recent times. When Buster Posey(future HOF Catcher for the Giants) got injured in 2011 we heard about this play a lot. It was a big reason why collisions at the plate were banned in 2014. I don't think Rose tried to hit him on purpose though, he's just a maniac. Yes he should be in the HOF he is the all time hit king