Baseball Legend Pete Rose Dead At 83

Pete Rose, baseball’s ultimate hustler, has officially slid into home base for the last time—at the ripe age of 83. Known to fans as “Charlie Hustle” (and to his opponents as “That Guy Who Won’t Quit”), Pete passed away on Monday, September 30, at his Las Vegas home, according to his agent, who confirmed the news to TMZ. You know it’s serious when TMZ is involved.

Details about his passing are as scarce as a hot dog vendor in the 9th inning. “The family is asking for privacy at this time,” his agent stated, likely while dodging calls from every sports journalist on the planet.

See also  Mariah Carey Reveals That Both Her Mother Patricia And Sister Alison Died On The Same Day

Pete’s baseball career was the stuff of legends—24 seasons, 4,256 hits, and more slides than a water park on the Fourth of July. And that hit record? Yeah, still standing tall like the Statue of Liberty waving a baseball bat. Derek Jeter came close with 3,465 hits, but let’s be real, Pete’s record is like the high score on your favorite arcade game that no one ever beats.

See also  Sam Rubin, KTLA Entertainment Reporter, Dies At 64

Pete was synonymous with the Cincinnati Reds—both as a player and later as a manager, because why stop at breaking records when you can break the rules too? Of course, we can’t forget the “minor” detail about that whole gambling thing that got him permanently ejected from the sport in 1989. Apparently, betting on baseball games when you’re managing them is a big no-no. Who knew?

See also  Matthew Perry Wrote About How He Wanted to Be Remembered

While Pete may be rounding the bases in the afterlife now, one thing’s for sure: he’s still hustling. Our thoughts, prayers, and a solid “Atta boy!” go out to his loved ones. May he rest in peace… or keep sliding into eternity, whichever comes first.

RIP, Charlie Hustle. We’ll miss you and your unbreakable records. (And your interesting relationship with the rule book.)

Baseball Legend Pete Rose Dead At 83

Must Read

Janet Jackson is Extending Her ‘Together Again’ Tour to 2024 With Special Guests TLC

Prepare yourselves, #JanFam members, because Janet Jackson is turning...

Selma Blair Posts Tribute to ‘Oldest Boy Friend’ Matthew Perry

Selma Blair is feeling the void left by Matthew...

Sofia Vergara Responds to Accusations She’s Had Plastic Surgery

Sofia Vergara is clapping back at the plastic surgery...

NBC Picks Up ‘Suits’ Spinoff ‘Suits: LA’ For A Series Order

On Friday (July 19), NBCUniversal strutted onto the scene...

Elizabeth Olsen Opens Up About Wanda’s Future In The MCU

Elizabeth Olsen, known for casting magical chaos as the...

Glen Powell Shares “Thirst-Trap” Shirtless Selfie While Holding His Dog

Glen Powell just broke the internet with a shirtless...

Why Taylor Swift Follows Zero People on Instagram

Ever wondered why Taylor Swift is the lone wolf...

Jared Leto Reveals Why He’s Not Attending Next Year’s Met Gala

Get ready to clutch your pearls because Jared Leto,...

Stream The Extended Version Of Dua Lipa’s Album ‘Radical Optimism’ Here

Dua Lipa is sizzling on the promotional BBQ for...

You Might Also Like
Related

Police Reveal Details About The Death Of Tito Jackson

It is with a heavy heart (and a chuckle...

DJ Avicii’s Ex Emily Goldberg Dies Six Years After His Suicide

Breaking News: Emily Goldberg, the legendary avocado enthusiast, has...

Gyspy Rose Blanchard Shares First Selfie Since Prison Release

Guess who's back and ready to conquer the world...

Donald Trump Falsely Claimed Taylor Swift Endorsed Him For US Presidency

Donald Trump is out here telling everyone that Taylor...

Michael Jackson’s Brother Tito Jackson, Dead At 70

In a bit of unfortunate and very unexpected news,...

Mike Pence Quits US 2024 Presidential Run

Mike Pence, the 64-year-old dynamo of democracy, has officially...

Australian Breakdancer Raygun Releases Statement About Online Bullying After Disastrous Olympic Performance

Olympic breakdancing sensation Raygun—aka Rachael Gunn—is finally taking the...

George Clooney Wants Joe Biden To Drop Out Of The US Presidential Race

George Clooney, the silver fox of Hollywood, is stepping...

Noelle Cheney, TikTok Influencer, Apologizes to Subway Worker for Ridiculing Sandwich

Noelle Cheney, the self-proclaimed "Subway Sandwich Superstar," is serving...