From 1963 to 1986, Rose had more base hits, appeared in more games, and batted more than anyone else.
Pete Rose hasn’t swung a bat in the majors in over a quarter century, and it’s been nearly that long since he filled out a lineup card as a major league manager. He’s been banned from baseball since August 24, 1989. Nonetheless, even after 25 years in exile, he continues to arouse remarkable passion, justice, and anger. He remains the subject of perhaps the most divisive and provocative topic in sports, a nuanced and moral quandary that has reverberated far beyond the game: Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame?
