How the contributions of Pete Rose continue to shape the world today.
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).
1978: Reference in Billy Joel's "Zanzibar"
In 1978, Pete Rose was referenced in the lyrics of Billy Joel's song "Zanzibar", with Joel later joking in live performances that Rose will "never make the Hall of Fame."
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1985: Andy Warhol's "Pete Rose" Screenprint
In 1985, pop artist Andy Warhol produced a limited edition screenprint of Pete Rose, released in an edition of 50, each signed and numbered.
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February 4, 1991: Hall of Fame Excludes Ineligible Players
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 vote.
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1991: Hall of Fame Formally Bans Ineligible Players
In 1991, the Baseball Hall of Fame formally voted to ban those on the "permanently ineligible" list from induction.
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1999: All-Century Team Introduction
In 1999, Pete Rose participated in the pre-game introduction of the All-Century team before Game Two of the World Series.
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1999: Rose Selected to All-Century Team
In 1999, Pete Rose was selected as an outfielder on the Major League Baseball All-Century Team by fan vote.
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2002: Appearance During 2002 World Series
In 2002, Pete Rose appeared during the 2002 World Series in a Mastercard-sponsored event recalling "Baseball's Most Memorable Moments".
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2004: Criticism of Rose's Admission
In 2004, Pete Rose's admission of betting on baseball was met with criticism, with some seeing it as a publicity stunt and linking himself to the Hall of Fame.
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2008: Reference in Luke Doucet's "Cleveland"
In 2008, the song "Cleveland" by Luke Doucet and the White Falcon refers to Pete Rose and his supporters, and a time when Doucet and Rose shared an elevator.
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September 2010: Celebration of 25th Anniversary of 4,192nd Hit
In September 2010, MLB allowed Pete Rose to participate in a celebration at Great American Ball Park of the 25th anniversary of his 4,192nd hit.
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2010: Inducted into the Shrine of the Eternals
In 2010, Pete Rose was inducted into the Baseball Reliquary's Shrine of the Eternals.
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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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2015: Participation in 2015 MLB All-Star Game Festivities
In 2015, Pete Rose participated in the festivities for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game, held in Cincinnati, taking the field alongside Reds teammates.
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2016: Jersey Retired by the Reds
In 2016, Pete Rose had his jersey retired by the Reds, which had to be approved by MLB.
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2016: Rose Inducted into Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
In 2016, Pete Rose was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, despite remaining ineligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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February 10, 2025: Reds Announce #14 Patches on Uniforms
On February 10, 2025, the Reds announced that they would add #14 patches to their uniforms throughout the entire season in Pete Rose's honor.
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