Pete Rose diving for home.
March 21st - On this date in 1989, Sports Illustrated magazine broke the news that Pete Rose, had been gambling on professional baseball games.
Pete Rose played for the Cincinatti Reds from 1963 through 1986. He was known as "Charlie Hustle" due to the fact that he sprinted to first base even if he was walked. He was also known for diving head first when stealing bases - something that's become common since Rose's day.
It's unfortunate that even though Pete won three World Series rings, three batting titles, one Most Valuable Player Award, two Gold Gloves, the Rookie of the Year Award, and made 17 All-Star appearances at five different positions, he is not eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
In a time when major league baseball players get away with chemically cheating through steroids, gambling on some games (none of which he was involved in) - it seems Pete Rose got a raw deal.
He's still quite popular with collectors, as you can see below.
Check out these current Pete Rose Collectibles:
 GREAT LOT OF 72 VINTAGE 1970sTOPPS BASEBALL 1973 PETE ROSE 130 $6.75 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 56m Add to watch list |
 Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds 1963 Topps Rookie Card 537 PSA 5 $699.99 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 47m Buy It Now for only: $699.99 Add to watch list |
 1969 Topps Baseball Pete Rose Card 120 CINCINNATI REDS $20.00 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 59m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 Add to watch list |
 1971 Topps 100 Pete Rose $5.00 Time Remaining: 6h 7m Add to watch list |
 1968 Topps 230 Pete Rose PSA 8 NM MT Reds Centered Perfect Freshly Graded $225.00 Time Remaining: 28d 23h 56m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 Add to watch list |
 1971 Topps Greatest Moments Pete Rose 15 PSA 5 $42.99 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 9m Add to watch list |
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