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 from 1963-1989. Best known for his time with the Cincinnati Reds' "Big Red Machine," he also played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos. Rose secured three World Series championships, one with the Phillies. As manager for the Reds, his career ended due to allegations of betting on baseball. He holds MLB records for hits (4,256), games played (3,562), and at-bats (14,053).
April 14, 1941: Peter Edward Rose Sr. Born
On April 14, 1941, Peter Edward Rose Sr., later nicknamed "Charlie Hustle," was born. He would become a prominent American professional baseball player and manager.
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1963: Rose Receives "Charlie Hustle" Nickname
During a 1963 spring training game against the New York Yankees, Whitey Ford gave Pete Rose the derisive nickname "Charlie Hustle" after he sprinted to first base after drawing a walk.
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January 25, 1964: Marriage to Karolyn Englehardt
On January 25, 1964, Pete Rose married Karolyn Englehardt. They later had two children together.
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1969: Birth of Pete Rose Jr.
In 1969, Pete Rose and Karolyn Englehardt welcomed their son, Pete Rose Jr.
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1975: Mention of 1975 World Series in WWE
The 1975 World Series between the Reds and the Red Sox was mentioned during Rose's WrestleMania XIV appearance, where he taunted the Boston crowd.
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1978: Paternity Suit Filed
In 1978, Pete Rose was named in a paternity suit related to Morgan Erin Rubio.
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1978: Rose Meets Tommy Gioiosa
In 1978, during spring training, Pete Rose met Tommy Gioiosa, who later became a companion and runner to Rose before bringing Rose to his gym in 1984. Gioiosa's gym was later found to be selling anabolic steroids.
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1980: Divorce from Karolyn Englehardt
In 1980, Pete Rose and Karolyn Englehardt divorced, ending their marriage.
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1984: Gioiosa Brings Rose to His Gym
In 1984 Tommy Gioiosa, who had first met and befriended Rose in 1978, brought Rose to his gym. Gioiosa's gym in suburban Cincinnati was later found to be selling anabolic steroids.
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1984: Marriage to Carol J. Woliung
In 1984, Pete Rose married Carol J. Woliung, his second wife.
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April 26, 1987: Rose Allegedly Bet on Hockey and Basketball
On April 26, 1987, Pete Rose allegedly placed bets on hockey and basketball games but no baseball games, according to a notebook detailing his betting activity.
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April 30, 1988: Rose Shoves Umpire, Ejected from Game
On April 30, 1988, during a game against the New York Mets, Pete Rose was ejected after shoving umpire Dave Pallone twice during an argument over a call. Rose claimed Pallone initiated physical contact. Fans responded by throwing objects onto the field, leading to a brief suspension of play.
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September 1, 1989: Commissioner Giamatti Dies
On September 1, 1989, MLB Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti died of a heart attack, only eight days after announcing Pete Rose's suspension from baseball.
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1989: Birth of Daughter Cara
In 1989, Pete Rose and Carol J. Woliung welcomed their daughter, Cara.
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1996: Paternity Lawsuit Settlement
In 1996, Pete Rose settled the paternity lawsuit with Morgan Erin Rubio, acknowledging her as his daughter.
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1997: Pete Rose Jr. Makes MLB Debut
In 1997, Pete Rose's son, Pete Rose Jr., advanced to the major leagues and played an 11-game stint with the Reds.
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1998: WrestleMania XIV Appearance
In 1998, Pete Rose appeared at WrestleMania XIV as a guest ring announcer and was Tombstone Piledriven by Kane.
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2000: WrestleMania 2000 Appearance
In 2000, Pete Rose appeared at WrestleMania 2000, again being thwarted by Kane.
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January 8, 2004: Admission to Betting on Baseball
On January 8, 2004, Pete Rose admitted publicly to betting on baseball games and other sports while playing for and managing the Reds in his autobiography.
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2004: Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
In 2004, Pete Rose was inducted into the "Celebrity Wing" of the WWE Hall of Fame.
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March 2007: Confirms Betting on His Team
In March 2007, Pete Rose said he "bet on my team every night" during an interview on The Dan Patrick Show.
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2009: Relationship with Kiana Kim
In 2009, Pete Rose began a relationship with Kiana Kim, a Playboy model.
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March 22, 2010: Guest Host on WWE Raw
On March 22, 2010, Pete Rose was the guest host on WWE Raw, setting up a match between Shawn Michaels and Kane.
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September 11, 2010: Apology for "Disrespecting Baseball"
On September 11, 2010, at a roast in Indiana, Pete Rose wept while acknowledging he had "disrespected baseball" and apologized to members of the Big Red Machine.
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March 2011: Filing for Divorce from Carol J. Woliung
In March 2011, Pete Rose filed for divorce from his second wife, Carol J. Woliung, citing irreconcilable differences.
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2011: Engagement to Kiana Kim
In 2011, Pete Rose and Kiana Kim became engaged.
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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.
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January 14, 2013: "Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs." Premieres on TLC
On January 14, 2013, the reality show "Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs.", featuring Pete Rose and Kiana Kim, premiered on TLC.
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March 2014: Earned Over $1,000,000 Annually From Autograph Signings
As of March 2014, Pete Rose earned over $1,000,000 annually from paid public appearances and autograph signings.
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June 16, 2014: Managed Bridgeport Bluefish for One Game
On June 16, 2014, Pete Rose returned to managing, serving as guest manager for the Bridgeport Bluefish in an independent league game.
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April 16, 2015: Hired as Fox Sports Analyst
On April 16, 2015, it was announced that Pete Rose was hired by Fox Sports to serve as a guest studio color analyst for MLB coverage.
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May 11, 2015: Fox Sports 1 Debut
On May 11, 2015, Pete Rose made his Fox Sports 1 debut as a studio analyst.
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June 2015: ESPN Investigation Reveals Betting Records
In June 2015, ESPN concluded its investigation and determined that Pete Rose had bet on baseball while still a player-manager, revealing records of bets made by Rose.
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July 2016: Defamation Suit Against John M. Dowd
In July 2016, Pete Rose filed a defamation suit against John M. Dowd after Dowd alleged Rose committed statutory rape.
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December 15, 2017: Defamation Suit Dismissed
On December 15, 2017, a judge dismissed Pete Rose's defamation suit against John M. Dowd after both parties reached an agreement.
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