RIP to baseball legend Pete Rose. Ever the all American sports fan, President Trump called for Rose’s induction in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The GREAT Pete Rose just died. He was one of the most magnificent baseball players ever to play the game. He paid the price! Major League Baseball should have allowed him into the Hall of Fame many years ago. Do it now, before his funeral! DJT [Truth Social]

Rose faced a lifetime ban from baseball for betting on games, and the MLB ruled in the early 90s that players facing a lifetime ban could not be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nonetheless, most baseball fans acknowledge Rose’s legendary status and agree that he belongs in the Hall of Fame along with other greats.

Rose was one of the most prolific professional baseball players ever, holding MLB records for games played, plate appearances and hits. His 4,256 hits are just slightly more than legendary Hall of Famer Ty Cobb’s 4,191.

Known as “Charlie Hustle” for the effort he put in on the basepaths, Rose was named an MLB All-Star 17 times and was a member of the dominant Cincinnati Reds lineups in the mid-1970s that won two World Series titles, having played for the team for nearly 20 years. He also played for five seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies, winning a World Series with the team in 1980, and spent part of one season with the Montreal Expos. [The Hill]

The following compilation showcases Rose’s top 14 moments, and captures some of his greatness.

And here is the man himself in his own words…

RIP to the legend.