On Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Reds are honoring Pete Rose, days after he was posthumously removed from Major League Baseball’s permanent ineligibility list. Fans attending the game against the Chicago White Sox will receive a replica No. 14 jersey, while a pregame panel featuring former teammates George Foster, Ken Griffey Sr., Barry Larkin, and Eric Davis is also planned. Rose’s family members will deliver the game ball and serve as honorary captains.
Pete Rose, who passed away at age 83 in September, spent 19 of his 24 seasons with the Reds and won two of his three World Series titles with the team. His illustrious career, marked by 4,256 hits and 17 All-Star selections, was marred by a gambling scandal that resulted in a permanent ban from baseball on August 23, 1989. An investigation revealed that Rose repeatedly bet on Reds games during his tenure as a player and manager from 1985 to 1987, violating MLB’s strict rules against gambling.
Recently, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced changes to the league’s policy on permanent ineligibility, stating that bans would expire upon a player’s death. Despite the gambling controversy, Rose has remained a beloved figure in Cincinnati for his passionate playing style and significant contributions to the Reds, particularly during the Big Red Machine era of the mid-1970s. The Reds’ tribute reflects the city’s enduring admiration for a player deeply intertwined with its baseball legacy.
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