Early Life and Education of Pete Rose: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Pete Rose. A timeline of key moments.

Pete Rose, nicknamed "Charlie Hustle," was a prominent MLB player and manager. Best known for his time with the Cincinnati Reds' "Big Red Machine" in the 1970s, he also played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos. Rose is MLB's all-time leader in hits (4,256) and several other categories. He won three World Series championships and an MVP award. As a manager for the Reds (1984-1989) his career was overshadowed after receiving a lifetime ban from baseball in 1989 for betting on baseball games.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

April 14, 1941: Peter Edward Rose Sr. Born

Peter Edward Rose Sr., nicknamed "Charlie Hustle", was born on April 14, 1941. He would become a professional baseball player and manager.

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1960: Played in Dayton Amateur League

In the spring of 1960, Pete Rose played in the Dayton Amateur League for a team sponsored by Frisch's Big Boy of Lebanon, Ohio, achieving a .626 batting average.

1963: Entered United States Army Reserves

After the 1963 baseball season, Pete Rose entered the United States Army Reserves, serving at Fort Knox and Fort Thomas.

1963: Received "Charlie Hustle" Nickname

During a spring training game against the New York Yankees in 1963, Whitey Ford gave Pete Rose the nickname "Charlie Hustle".

January 25, 1964: Marriage to Karolyn Englehardt

On January 25, 1964, Pete Rose married Karolyn Englehardt. The couple had two children, daughter Fawn and son Pete Rose Jr.

1969: Birth of Son Pete Rose Jr.

In 1969, Pete Rose's son, Pete Rose Jr., was born.

1978: Paternity Suit Filed

In 1978, a paternity suit was filed naming Pete Rose as the father of Morgan Erin Rubio.

1980: Divorce from Karolyn Englehardt

In 1980, Pete Rose's marriage to Karolyn Englehardt ended in divorce.

1984: Marriage to Carol J. Woliung

In 1984, Pete Rose married his second wife, Carol J. Woliung, a former Playboy Bunny and Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader.

August 17, 1986: Rose's Final Career At-Bat

On August 17, 1986, Pete Rose had his final career at-bat, resulting in a strikeout against Goose Gossage of the San Diego Padres.

September 1, 1989: Commissioner Giamatti Dies

On September 1, 1989, Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti died of a heart attack, eight days after announcing Pete Rose's suspension from baseball.

1989: Birth of Daughter Cara

In 1989, Pete Rose's daughter Cara was born two days before his banishment from MLB.

January 7, 1991: Rose Released from Prison

On January 7, 1991, Pete Rose was released from the minimum security prison camp at the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois, after paying $366,041 in back taxes and interest and being required to perform 1,000 hours of community service, after being sentenced the prior year in July.

1996: Settlement of Paternity Lawsuit

In 1996, Pete Rose acknowledged that Morgan Erin Rubio was his daughter in a settlement of the paternity lawsuit.

1997: Son's Stint with the Reds

In 1997, Pete Rose's son, Pete Jr., advanced to the majors for an 11-game stint with the Reds, after spending 16 years as a minor league player.

1998: First WrestleMania Appearance

In 1998, Pete Rose made his first appearance at WrestleMania XIV as "guest ring announcer" before being Tombstone Piledrivered by Kane, starting a running gag at future WrestleManias.

2000: WrestleMania Appearance as Rikishi's Tag Team Partner

In 2000, Pete Rose appeared for a third time at WrestleMania 2000, as Rikishi's tag team partner, but again was thwarted by Kane.

2002: Halloween Commercial for WWE's No Mercy

In 2002, Pete Rose appeared in a Halloween-themed commercial for WWE's No Mercy event and was chokeslammed by Kane.

January 8, 2004: Rose Admits to Betting in Autobiography

On January 8, 2004, in his autobiography My Prison Without Bars, Pete Rose admitted publicly to betting on baseball games and other sports while playing for and managing the Reds. Rose stated that he hoped his admissions would help end his ban from baseball so he could reapply for reinstatement.

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2004: Induction into WWE Hall of Fame

In 2004, Pete Rose was inducted into the "Celebrity Wing" of the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2004 by Kane, being the first celebrity to enter the Hall.

2009: Relationship with Kiana Kim Discussed

In 2009, Pete Rose discussed his relationship with Kiana Kim, a Playboy model, mentioning her interview with Playboy.

March 22, 2010: Guest Host on WWE Raw

On March 22, 2010, Pete Rose was the guest host on WWE Raw, where he set up a match between Shawn Michaels and Kane, and was later attacked by Kane offscreen.

March 2011: Filing for Divorce from Carol Woliung

In March 2011, Pete Rose filed for divorce from his second wife, Carol J. Woliung, citing irreconcilable differences, and sought to obtain memorabilia acquired before the marriage.

2011: Engagement to Kiana Kim

In 2011, Pete Rose and Kiana Kim had been engaged, but never married.

August 27, 2012: Mentioned on WWE Television

On August 27, 2012, Pete Rose was briefly mentioned on WWE television during an anger management segment with Kane, who stated his obsession with torturing Rose.

January 14, 2013: Premiere of Reality Show Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs.

On January 14, 2013, a reality show called Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs., which followed Pete Rose and his partner Kiana Kim, premiered on TLC.

March 2014: Earnings from Autograph Shows

As of March 2014, Pete Rose earned more than $1,000,000 annually from paid public appearances and autograph signings, including appearances in Cooperstown, New York, around the time of the Hall of Fame induction weekend each year.