History of Pete Rose in Timeline
Pete Rose, nicknamed "Charlie Hustle," was a prominent MLB player and manager from 1963-1989. Notably with the Cincinnati Reds' "Big Red Machine" in the 1970s, he also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, winning a World Series in 1980, and briefly for the Montreal Expos. Rose managed the Reds from 1984-1989.
April 14, 1941: Pete Rose's Birth
On April 14, 1941, Peter Edward Rose Sr., also known as "Charlie Hustle," was born. He would later become a prominent American professional baseball player and manager.
April 8, 1963: Major League Debut
On April 8, 1963, Pete Rose made his Major League debut for the Cincinnati Reds against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Crosley Field, drawing a walk in his first plate appearance.
1963: Rose Earns Nickname 'Charlie Hustle'
In 1963 during a spring training game against the New York Yankees, Whitey Ford gave Pete Rose the nickname "Charlie Hustle" after Rose ran to first base after drawing a walk. Rose embraced the nickname.
January 25, 1964: Rose Marries Karolyn Englehardt
On January 25, 1964, Pete Rose married Karolyn Englehardt.
April 23, 1964: Reaching First Base on Error
On April 23, 1964, during a road game against the Houston Colt .45's, Pete Rose reached first base on an error in the top of the ninth inning of a scoreless game, then scored on another error.
1968: All Star Roster and Top Five Vote Getter
In 1968, Pete Rose was on the National League All-Star roster and finished in the top five vote-getters.
1969: Birth of Pete Rose Jr.
In 1969, Pete Rose and Karolyn Englehardt had their son, Pete Rose Jr.
1969: Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
In 1969, Pete Rose was honored with the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award.
1969: All Star Roster and Top Five Vote Getter
In 1969, Pete Rose was on the National League All-Star roster and finished in the top five vote-getters.
1970: World Series Appearance
In 1970, Pete Rose played in one of his six World Series appearances.
1973: Named National League's Most Valuable Player
In 1973, Pete Rose was voted the National League's Most Valuable Player.
1975: Top Five Vote Getter
In 1975, Pete Rose finished in the top five vote-getters.
1975: Taunted Boston crowd about Reds beating Red Sox
In 1975, the Reds beat the Red Sox in the World Series, and Rose taunted the Boston crowd about it.
1976: Top Five Vote Getter
In 1976, Pete Rose finished in the top five vote-getters.
1976: Roberto Clemente Award
In 1976, Pete Rose was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award.
April 29, 1978: Career-High Three Home Runs
On April 29, 1978, Pete Rose had the greatest performance of his career, hitting a career-high three home runs off three different pitchers, going 5-for-6 in a game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.
June 14, 1978: Start of Hitting Streak
On June 14, 1978, Pete Rose began a hitting streak when he singled off Cubs pitcher Dave Roberts in the first inning. The streak lasted until August 1.
1978: Rose Meets Tommy Gioiosa
In 1978, Pete Rose met Tommy Gioiosa, the manager of a Gold's Gym, during spring training. Gioiosa later became a companion and runner to Rose before bringing him to his gym in 1984.
1978: Referenced in "Zanzibar" by Billy Joel
In 1978, Pete Rose was referenced in the lyrics of the song "Zanzibar" by Billy Joel on the 52nd Street album.
1978: Paternity Suit Filed Against Rose
In 1978, a paternity suit was filed against Pete Rose, naming him as the father of Morgan Erin Rubio.
1979: League Leader in On-Base Percentage
In 1979, Pete Rose led the league in on-base percentage.
1980: MLB Refuses Rose participation in anniversary
In 1980, MLB refused to allow Pete Rose to participate in the 1980 Phillies anniversary celebrations.
1980: Rose Divorces Karolyn Englehardt
In 1980, Pete Rose and Karolyn Englehardt divorced.
April 13, 1984: 4,000th Career Hit
On April 13, 1984, which was the 21st anniversary of his first career hit, Pete Rose doubled off the Phillies' Jerry Koosman for his 4,000th career hit, becoming the second player to join the 4,000 hit club.
August 15, 1984: Rose Traded Back to Reds
On August 15, 1984, the Montreal Expos traded Pete Rose back to the Cincinnati Reds for infielder Tom Lawless. Rose was immediately named player-manager for the Reds, replacing Vern Rapp as manager.
1984: Rose Marries Carol J. Woliung
In 1984, Pete Rose married his second wife, Carol J. Woliung.
1984: Rose at Gold's Gym
In 1984, Tommy Gioiosa brought Pete Rose to his Gold's Gym, where Gioiosa sold anabolic steroids in the late 1980s.
September 11, 1985: Rose Breaks Cobb's All-Time Hits Record
On September 11, 1985, Pete Rose achieved his 4,192nd hit, surpassing Ty Cobb's all-time hits record. Rose's record-breaking hit was a single against San Diego Padres pitcher Eric Show.
1985: Andy Warhol Screenprint
In 1985, Andy Warhol produced a limited edition screenprint featuring Pete Rose as the subject.
1985: Rose's Gambling Activities
In 1985, Pete Rose allegedly engaged in gambling activities, according to the Dowd Report.
1985: First Full Season as Reds Manager
In 1985, Pete Rose managed his first full season with the Cincinnati Reds, leading them to a second-place finish in the NL West division.
1985: Allegations of Corked Bat Use
In 1985, during Pete Rose's pursuit of Ty Cobb's hit record, allegations arose that Rose used corked bats. In 2010, a report by Deadspin indicated that two sports memorabilia collectors had X-rayed game-used bats from that season and found signs of corking, a claim Rose had previously denied.
August 17, 1986: Rose's Final Career At-Bat
On August 17, 1986, Pete Rose had his final career at-bat, which resulted in a strikeout against Goose Gossage of the San Diego Padres.
November 11, 1986: Rose Dropped From Roster and Unofficially Retires
On November 11, 1986, Pete Rose was dropped from the Cincinnati Reds' roster and unofficially retired as a player. He ended his career with a .303 batting average and a number of MLB and NL records.
1986: Rose's Gambling Activities
In 1986, Pete Rose allegedly continued his gambling activities, according to the Dowd Report.
1986: Retirement
In 1986, Pete Rose retired with high fielding percentages for both right and left fielders.
April 26, 1987: Rose Allegedly Bets on Other Sports
On April 26, 1987, Pete Rose allegedly placed bets on hockey and basketball games, but not baseball games. A notebook detailing Rose's daily betting activity shows Rose placed bets on five of the six games Mario Soto started in 1987.
1987: Day-by-Day Account of Betting on Baseball Games
In 1987, the Dowd Report documented a day-by-day account of Pete Rose's alleged betting on baseball games. The report alleged that Rose wagered a minimum of $10,000 a day on fifty-two Reds games.
April 30, 1988: Rose Ejected for Pushing Umpire
On April 30, 1988, during a game against the New York Mets, Pete Rose was ejected after forcefully pushing umpire Dave Pallone twice during an argument over a call. Rose vehemently disputed the call, leading to the physical altercation.
1988: Fourth Full Season as Reds Manager
In 1988, Pete Rose completed his fourth full season as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, marking the end of a four-year streak of second-place finishes in the NL West division for the team.
February 1989: Informal Questioning by MLB Officials
In February 1989, Pete Rose was informally questioned by Commissioner Peter Ueberroth and A. Bartlett Giamatti amid reports of betting on baseball. Rose denied betting on baseball but admitted to betting on other sports.
March 21, 1989: Sports Illustrated Report on Gambling Allegations
On March 21, 1989, Sports Illustrated published a detailed report on the allegations that Pete Rose had placed bets on baseball games. The article appeared on the cover of the issue dated April 3, 1989.
April 3, 1989: Sports Illustrated Report on Gambling Allegations
On April 3, 1989, Sports Illustrated published a detailed report on the allegations that Pete Rose had placed bets on baseball games. The article appeared on the cover of the issue dated April 3, 1989.
August 24, 1989: Rose's Tenure as Manager Ends
Pete Rose remained the manager of the Reds until August 24, 1989. He had a career record of 426–388 as a manager.
September 1, 1989: Death of Commissioner Giamatti
On September 1, 1989, Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti died of a heart attack, eight days after announcing Pete Rose's suspension.
1989: Birth of Cara Rose
In 1989, Pete Rose and Carol J. Woliung had their daughter, Cara Rose, two days before Rose's banishment from MLB.
April 20, 1990: Rose pleads guilty to filing false income tax returns
On April 20, 1990, Pete Rose pleaded guilty to two charges of filing false income tax returns for not reporting income from autograph and memorabilia sales, and horseracing winnings.
January 7, 1991: Rose is released from prison
On January 7, 1991, Pete Rose was released from prison after paying $366,041 in back taxes and interest and being required to perform 1,000 hours of community service.
February 4, 1991: Hall of Fame Excludes Ineligible Individuals
On February 4, 1991, the Hall of Fame formally voted to exclude individuals on the permanently ineligible list from being inducted by way of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) vote.
1991: Petition to Hall of Fame Board
In 2020, Pete Rose sent a petition to the Hall of Fame's board of directors, asking them to repeal their 1991 ban on players on the ineligible list.
1992: Rose's Name on the Writers' Ballot
Had Pete Rose not been banned from baseball, his name could have been on the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) ballot beginning in 1992.
1992: Rose Applies for Reinstatement
In 1992, Pete Rose applied for reinstatement to baseball. However, Commissioner Fay Vincent did not act on his application.
1996: Rose Acknowledges Rubio as Daughter
In 1996, Pete Rose acknowledged that Morgan Erin Rubio was his daughter in a settlement of the paternity lawsuit.
1997: Pete Rose Jr.'s Major League Stint
In 1997, Pete Rose's son, Pete Jr., spent an 11-game stint with the Reds in the major leagues after 16 years as a minor league player.
September 1998: Rose Applies for Reinstatement with Selig
In September 1998, Pete Rose applied for reinstatement with Commissioner Bud Selig, but Selig also did not act on it.
1998: Rose's WrestleMania Appearance
In 1998, Pete Rose started appearing at World Wrestling Federation's WrestleMania pay-per-view event, serving as "guest ring announcer" and being Tombstone Piledrivered by Kane.
1999: Rose Selected to All-Century Team
In 1999, Pete Rose was selected as an outfielder on the Major League Baseball All-Century Team after fans voted on a list of the 100 greatest players.
1999: Rose Participates in World Series Pre-Game
In 1999, despite his ban, Pete Rose was allowed to participate in the pre-game introduction of the All-Century team before Game Two of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees and received the loudest ovation.
2000: Rose's WrestleMania Appearance Continued
In 2000, Pete Rose continued appearing at World Wrestling Federation's WrestleMania pay-per-view event, being thwarted by Kane and Rikishi.
December 2002: Dowd Believes Rose Bet Against the Reds
In a December 2002 interview, John Dowd stated that he believed Pete Rose probably bet against the Reds while managing them.
2002: Rose Appears During World Series
In 2002, Pete Rose appeared during the 2002 World Series in a Mastercard-sponsored event recalling "Baseball's Most Memorable Moments". Fans voted Rose's record-breaking hit over Ty Cobb as the sixth most memorable moment in baseball history.
March 2003: Selig Considers Rose's Application
In March 2003, Commissioner Bud Selig acknowledged that he was considering Pete Rose's application for reinstatement, but ultimately took no action.
January 8, 2004: Rose Admits to Betting in Autobiography
On January 8, 2004, Pete Rose publicly admitted to betting on baseball games and other sports, including Reds games, in his autobiography, My Prison Without Bars, published by Rodale, Inc., and in an interview on ABC's Primetime Thursday.
2004: Criticism Following Admission
In 2004, Pete Rose faced criticism after admitting to betting, with some supporters expressing outrage and questioning the timing of the admission relative to the Hall of Fame announcement.
2004: Rose Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
In 2004, Pete Rose was inducted into the "Celebrity Wing" of the WWE Hall of Fame, becoming the first celebrity inductee, with Kane performing the induction at a ceremony prior to WrestleMania XX.
2004: Rose exhibits swagger
In 2004, journalist Kostya Kennedy described Rose exhibiting a kind of swagger, that familiar screw-you defiance, even after admitting to gambling.
2006: Rose's Name on the Writers' Ballot
Had Pete Rose not been banned from baseball, his name could have been on the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) ballot ending in 2006.
March 2007: Rose Admits to Betting on His Team Every Night
In March 2007, Pete Rose stated in an interview on The Dan Patrick Show on ESPN Radio that he bet on his team to win every night, affirming his belief and love for his team.
2007: Rose Eligible for Consideration by the Veterans Committee
In 2007, Pete Rose would have been eligible for consideration by the Veterans Committee, but did not appear on the ballot.
2008: Veterans Committee Bars Ineligible Players
In 2008, the Veterans Committee barred players and managers on the ineligible list from consideration.
2009: Rose Discusses Relationship with Kiana Kim
In 2009, Pete Rose discussed his relationship with Kiana Kim, a Playboy model, stating her pursuit of a Playboy opportunity.
March 22, 2010: Rose Guest Hosts WWE Raw
On March 22, 2010, Pete Rose was the guest host on WWE Raw, setting up a match between Shawn Michaels and Kane, and later being attacked offscreen by Kane.
September 11, 2010: Rose Acknowledges Disrespecting Baseball
On September 11, 2010, at a roast in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, commemorating the 25th anniversary of his 4,192nd hit, Pete Rose wept and acknowledged that he had "disrespected baseball", apologizing to Pérez and other members of the Big Red Machine.
September 2010: 25th Anniversary Celebration at Great American Ball Park
In September 2010, MLB allowed Pete Rose to participate in a celebration at Great American Ball Park commemorating the 25th anniversary of his 4,192nd hit.
2010: Induction into Baseball Reliquary's Shrine of the Eternals
In 2010, Pete Rose was inducted into the Baseball Reliquary's Shrine of the Eternals.
March 2011: Rose Files for Divorce from Carol Woliung
In March 2011, Pete Rose filed for divorce from his second wife, Carol J. Woliung, citing irreconcilable differences.
2011: Rose and Kim Engaged
In 2011, Pete Rose and Kiana Kim became engaged. They appeared on a national Skechers commercial which aired during Super Bowl XLVIII.
August 27, 2012: Rose Mentioned on WWE Television
On August 27, 2012, Pete Rose was briefly mentioned on WWE television, with Kane stating his unhealthy obsession with torturing him, and Rose was later interviewed on WWE.com about his experiences with Kane's anger.
January 14, 2013: Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs. Premieres on TLC
On January 14, 2013, a reality show called Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs., which followed Pete Rose and Kiana Kim, and his two stepchildren Cassie and Ashton, premiered on TLC.
March 2014: Rose Earns Over $1,000,000 Annually from Autograph Signings
As of March 2014, Pete Rose was earning more than $1,000,000 annually from paid public appearances and autograph signings, including events in Cooperstown during Hall of Fame induction weekend.
June 16, 2014: Rose Guest Manages Bridgeport Bluefish
On June 16, 2014, Pete Rose returned to managing a professional baseball team for one game as guest manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish, which did not violate his ban due to the team being unaffiliated with MLB. Rose coached first base, signed autographs, and saw the Bluefish defeat the Lancaster Barnstormers 2-0.
April 16, 2015: Rose Hired by Fox Sports
On April 16, 2015, Pete Rose was hired by Fox Sports as a guest studio color analyst for MLB coverage on Fox and Fox Sports 1.
May 11, 2015: Rose Makes Fox Sports 1 Debut
On May 11, 2015, Pete Rose made his Fox Sports 1 debut on MLB Whiparound, America's Pregame and Fox Sports Live.
June 2015: ESPN Investigation Reveals Rose's Betting Records
In June 2015, ESPN's investigation of Pete Rose revealed records of bets he made on baseball while still a player-manager, which had been seized by federal authorities from one of Rose's associates.
2015: Manfred Rejects Reinstatement Request
In 2015, Commissioner Rob Manfred rejected Pete Rose's request for reinstatement, citing Rose's lack of candor about his gambling and continued betting on baseball. Manfred also felt that Rose did not have a mature understanding of his misconduct and the damage it caused to the game.
2015: Rose participates in All-Star Game Festivities
In 2015, Pete Rose was allowed to participate in the festivities for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game, held in Cincinnati, and took the field alongside Reds teammates prior to the game.
July 2016: Defamation Suit Filed Against John M. Dowd
In July 2016, Pete Rose filed a defamation suit against John M. Dowd after Dowd alleged Rose committed statutory rape.
2016: Reds Retire Rose's Jersey
In 2016, Pete Rose had his jersey retired by the Reds, a decision that had to be approved by MLB.
2016: Induction into Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
In 2016, Pete Rose was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
December 15, 2017: Defamation Suit Dismissal
On December 15, 2017, the defamation suit filed by Pete Rose against John M. Dowd was dismissed after both parties reached an agreement.
2020: Rose Applies for Reinstatement After Astros Scandal
In 2020, Pete Rose, along with his lawyers, once again applied for reinstatement in the wake of the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. In his petition, he stated that his gambling did not affect the outcome of games, whereas other players who used steroids or used electronic signs to steal catchers' signals, did affect games, yet were not banned. He also sent a petition to the Hall of Fame's board of directors, asking them to repeal their 1991 ban on players on the ineligible list.
2021: Ineligible Players List
In 2021, Roberto Alomar was banned for sexual misconduct and put on the ineligible list, and Pete Rose was already on this list.
2022: Rose Applies for Reinstatement Again
In 2022, Pete Rose again applied for reinstatement to MLB. Commissioner Manfred quickly rejected the request and stated that any Hall of Fame discussions would be deferred to the Veteran's Committee.
March 2023: Manfred Shoots Down Reinstatement Speculation
In March 2023, Commissioner Rob Manfred quickly dismissed speculation about Pete Rose's possible reinstatement, despite MLB's emerging partnerships with sportsbooks.
September 30, 2024: Pete Rose's Death
On September 30, 2024, Peter Edward Rose Sr., nicknamed "Charlie Hustle", passed away. He was a notable American professional baseball player and manager.
2024: Ineligible Players List
In 2024, Pete Rose and Tucupita Marcano were the only living former players on the ineligible list.
February 10, 2025: Reds to Honor Rose with Uniform Patches
On February 10, 2025, the Reds announced they would add #14 patches to their uniforms throughout the entire season in honor of Pete Rose.
March 1, 2025: Trump Promises Posthumous Pardon
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he would grant Pete Rose a posthumous pardon, while also criticizing MLB and the BBWAA for Rose's ban and advocating for his reinstatement and Hall of Fame induction. Manfred responded by stating he would review Rose's ineligibility, following a petition from Rose's estate submitted in January.
2025: Longest Suspension for On-Field Incident
As of 2025, Pete Rose's thirty-day suspension in 1988 remains the longest suspension levied against a manager for an on-field incident in the National League.
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