The passing of MLB hitting king Pete Rose has sent the sports world into a mood of mourning and remembrance, with many polarizing Cincinnati Reds legends sharing their thoughts and expressing their condolences on social media.
Rose evokes a wide range of emotions when speaking to sports fans, as he consistently gave his all to help his team win and was one of the greatest players to ever set foot on the diamond.
Meanwhile, a dark cloud loomed over Rose's career after his gambling scandal led to him being permanently banned from baseball, and despite numerous attempts to return, he remained on the ban list until his death. There is.
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1985: Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds. (Imagination)
But ESPN personality Mike Greenberg didn't want to think about the complexities of Rose's career and stardom. Instead, he simply wanted to remember the baseball player with his post on X.
“There was no other player in my lifetime like Pete Rose,” Greenberg wrote. “That's how I remember him, playing the game harder than anyone ever.
Pete Rose, MLB's polarizing all-time hitting leader, dies at age 83
“Few athletes could leave behind a more complex legacy. Today is not that day. Today, I want to thank Charlie Hussle for playing the way I always dreamed of playing if I had the chance.” Let’s #RIP.”
Alex Rodriguez, who himself was controversial during his MLB career, paid tribute to Rose in a short clip when he appeared on FOX Sports, explaining Rose's signature hand swing.
“Absolutely heartbroken to hear the shocking news of Pete Rose's passing,” Rodriguez wrote above the video. “He always brought a smile to my face when we worked together at Fox. He was truly original and one of a kind. No one loved baseball more than Pete. I will miss him very much.”
Many former MLB stars, like Wade Boggs, shared memories and photos with Rose.
Pete Rose's slap shot No. 4,192, breaking Ty Cobb's record, gave umpire Lee Weier and San Diego catcher Bruce Bochy the best seats in the house. (Imagination)
“Words cannot express how I feel about my idol and friend growing up wanting to be Pete Rose,” Boggs wrote. “You will be missed dearly, my friend, my brother. Rest in peace.”
The Reds, the team he played 19 of his 24 seasons with and also coached as a player and afterwards, took Rose's post.
MLB shared a statement regarding Rose despite the disagreement between the two sides.
“Major League Baseball is deeply connected to Pete Rose's family, friends in the game, and fans in his hometown of Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Montreal, and beyond who admired his greatness, grit, and determination on the field.” My condolences and may he rest in peace. ”
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More thoughts and prayers will continue to flood social media for Rose's family as baseball loses one of its greatest players.
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