... been an affirmation of impeccable character, but rather a recognition of extraordinary achievements on the diamond. This is what makes the case of Pete Rose, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, so agonizing."" (Carter) Peter Edward Rose was placed on Major League Baseball's ineligible list in 1989 when the ... (1980-1983) and part of a season with the Montreal Expos (1984). Rose's first Major League hit occurred April 13, 1963 and more than 22 years later, on September 11, 1985 he broke one of the most unbreakable of all baseball feats: Ty Cobb's career hits record. Rose le...

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