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Pete Rose is a legend. A baseball god. He compiled more hits than anyone in the history of baseball, a record he set decades ago, which still stands. At the same time, he was a working-class white guy from Cincinnati who made it; less talented than tough, and rough around the edges. He was everything that America wanted and needed him to be, the American dream personified, until he wasn’t. Charlie Hustle tells the full story of one of America’s most epic tragedies, the rise and fall of Pete Rose, one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Pete Rose: The Life and Legacy of Baseball’s All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, one of Major League Baseball’s most controversial yet celebrated figures, passed away on September 30, 2024, at his home in Las Vegas. Known as "Charlie Hustle," Rose was the embodiment of determination and relentless drive, achieving more hits than any player in baseball history. Despite his phenomenal success on the field, Rose’s career and reputation were marred by a lifetime ban from baseball due to his involvement in gambling on the sport. His story is one of both unprecedented achievement and tragic ...

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The year 2016 is the 60th Anniversary of Mantle's Triple Crown season, which many baseball experts consider one of the best seasons ever for a ball player. Of course, those who experienced that season are decreasing in numbers. But Mickey Mantle is more popular than ever. The value of his memorabilia is second to none. He remains respected and admired for the redemptive quality of his life.

Pete Rose played baseball with a singular and headfirst abandon that endeared him to fans and peers, even as it riled others--a figure at once magnetic, beloved and polarizing. Rose has more base hits than anyone in history, yet he is not in the Hall of Fame. Twenty-five years ago he was banished from baseball for gambling, then ruled ineligible for Cooperstown; today, the question "Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame?" has evolved into perhaps the most provocative in sports, a layered, slippery and ever-relevant moral conundrum.

Baseball podcast hosted by Ben. Sharing with you, the listener, baseball news from the Pacific Northwest and SW Canada. We also provide you with updates on the status of bringing Major League Baseball to Portland, Oregon.

Pete Rose is best known for his many years with the Cincinnati Reds as a player and manager. His career began in 1963 and Rose earned his nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his brisk style of play, especially when stealing bases. Rose retired as a player in 1986 and moved to coaching. Three years later, his brilliant career was mired in a gambling scandal. This interview discusses his many different roles in sports, as a player, a manager and most recently as a radio broadcaster.

In 1937, the dictator of the Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo sent his representative, Dr. Enrique Aybar to America to enlist the greatest Negro League players—Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell—to represent his country in a national baseball tournament. The players quickly found themselves celebrated in a country with no race prejudice. What they couldn't know is that they were pawns in a deadly, winner-take-all political game for the soul of the country.

Built for the Storm, hosted by 3x World Series Champion Jeremy Affeldt, brings you unfiltered conversations from the biggest names in the worlds of sports, business & entertainment. The podcast is focused on weathering life's storms, both personally & professionally. Jeremy is as real as it gets, having achieved undeniable success at the highest levels of sports, media, business - and most importantly as a family man. With every episode, you'll get a dose of honesty infused with Jeremy's free-flowing personality and unique sense of humor. If you like what you hear please like, rate & ...