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Pete Rose was one of the most outstanding baseball player of his time. However, he made a monumental mistake that would forever change what he is remembered for. Pete Rose was born in right before the start of World War II, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was known as “Charlie Hustle” for his hard charging style of play. He retired as the all-time leader for hits, games played, and at bats. Sadly, Pete Rose bet on baseball games while he was working as a manager. This resulted in a permanent ban from the thing he loved most, baseball.

Pete Rose was born April 14, 1941 in Cincinnati Ohio. His parents were La Verne and Harry Rose. His father, who was also known as “Big Harry”, was a bank clerk, boxer, and played baseball and football in semi-pro leagues. Pete was inspired by his father to play sports religiously. According to ESPN,” Rose played both football and baseball at Western Hill High School and, shortly after his graduation in 1960, signed with his hometown Cincinnati Reds.”He was drafted by his hometown team, the …show more content…

He set several records during his career. Pete Rose ended his playing career after the 1986 season with the all-time record for hits, 4,256 in total, and also held the record for games played with 3,562, as well as the record for at bats with 14,053. However, when he gambled on baseball while working as a manager, he became known by many as nothing more than a criminal. Years of all-time records, batting titles, golden gloves, and World Series rings and he is remembered for his mistakes. Nicholas Sparks Wrote in The Last Song,” In the end, you should always do the right thing even if it is hard.” It was very easy for Pete to bet on baseball with his influence in the games. However, it was his inability to fight off that temptation resulted in the end of his time as being known as a baseball

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