Leaders, sports organizations remembering Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose
Los Angeles Dodgers v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 17: Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose reacts during a statue dedication ceremony prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on June 17, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dodgers defeated the Reds 10-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
By WHIO Staff
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Reds great and baseball’s hit-legend Pete Rose died at 83 on Monday.
During his career, the 17-time All-Star won three World Series championships, was named National League and World Series MVP, and received two Gold Glove Awards. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Rose was banned from Major League Baseball in 1989 after accusations that he gambled on games while he played and managed the Reds.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine posted to social media sharing his memories of watching Rose play.
“No one ever worked harder or hustled more than Pete Rose. No one ever got more out of his natural talent than Pete Rose. It was a true joy to watch him play baseball,” DeWine said.
The Cincinnati Reds posted to social media and changed their profile picture to a black No. 14, which was Rose’s retired number.
In an official statement, Bob Castellini, Reds Principal Owner and Managing Partner said Rose was “one of the fiercest competitors the game has ever seen, and every team he played for was better because of him.”
The MLB also expressed their condolences and admiration for Rose’s skill.
Reds legend Johnny Bench told our news partners at WCPO he was with Rose a day before his death and “has a deep sense of loss” and is “devastated.”
Bengals great Ken Anderson said Rose “will always be the best.”
The Philadelphia Phillies said, “he will always be remembered for his grit and hustle, and for playing an integral role in bringing the team its first World Series championship.”
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Pete Rose Baseball hit king Pete Rose (Associated Press, file )
Pete Rose 24 Oct 1999: Pete Rose of the All Century Team is interviewed by the press before the World Series game two between the New York Yankees the Atlanta Braves at the Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Yankees defeated the Braves 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Ezra O. Shaw /Allsport (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 11: Pete Rose hugs Tommy Helms during the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breaking the career hit record of 4,192 on September 11, 2010 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Helms was the first base coach on the record breaking night of September 11, 1985. Rose was honored before the start of the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 11: (L-R) Tom Browning, Cesar Geronimo, Pete Rose, Tony Perez and Eric Davis take in the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of Rose breaking the career hit record of 4,192 on September 11, 2010 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was honored before the start of the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 11: Bob Castellini the CEO of the Cincinnati Reds and Pete Rose share a laugh during the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breaking the career hit record. Rose was honored before the start of the game between the Pittsburg Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 11, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Pete Rose Manages the Bridgeport Bluefish BRIDGEPORT, CT - JUNE 16: Former Major League Baseball player Pete Rose looks on during batting practice prior to managing the game for the Bridgeport Bluefish against the Lancaster Barnstormers at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on June 16, 2014 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images) (Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)
86th MLB All-Star Game CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 14: Former player and manager Pete Rose waves to the crowd prior to the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
86th MLB All-Star Game CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 14: Former Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose and Barry Larkin walk on the field prior to the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
Pete Rose Speaks To Media After Lifetime Ban Upheld LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 15: Former Major League Baseball player and manager Pete Rose speaks during a news conference at Pete Rose Bar & Grill to respond to his lifetime ban from MLB for gambling being upheld on December 15, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on Monday announced that he was rejecting Rose's application for reinstatement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
San Diego Padres v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 25: Former Cincinnati Reds player and Major League Baseball all-time hits leader Pete Rose speaks during his induction in to the Reds Hall of Fame before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on June 25, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
San Diego Padres v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 25: Former Cincinnati Reds player and Major League Baseball all-time hits leader Pete Rose poses for a picture with former Reds players Johnny Bench and Tony Perez during his induction in to the Reds Hall of Fame before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on June 25, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
San Diego Padres v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 26: Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose acknowledges the crowd during a ceremony to retire his No. 14 prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on June 26, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Dodgers v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 17: Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose acknowledges fans during a statue dedication ceremony prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on June 17, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dodgers defeated the Reds 10-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Dodgers v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 17: Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose reacts during a statue dedication ceremony prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on June 17, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dodgers defeated the Reds 10-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
"Charlie Hustle & The Matter Of Pete Rose" World Premiere At The UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: (L-R) Pete Rose and Mark Monroe attend "Charlie Hustle & The Matter Of Pete Rose" World Premiere At The UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival on July 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for HBO) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for HBO)