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President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to grant a full pardon to Pete Rose, one of Major League Baseball’s all-time greats. He was banned for life from the sport in 1989 due to his involvement in betting on games.

Pete Rose dead at 83 | Charlie Hustle and the Matter of Pete Rose Credit: HBO

While the move has sparked renewed discussions over Rose’s controversial exclusion from the game, it also ties into an interesting pop culture reference in the hit show Better Call Saul. Here’s a look at Trump’s announcement and its unexpected connection to the world of television.

US President Donald Trump announced the pardon of late baseball player Pete Rose Pete Rose in a still from Charlie Hustle and the Matter of Pete Rose Credit: HBO

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to declare his intention to pardon Pete Rose, one of...

Pete Rose, famously nicknamed ‘Charlie Hustle,’ had a remarkable career as a baseball player and manager. He etched a legendary place for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB) and played professionally from 1963 to 1986. He was a key player for the Cincinnati Reds and also played for the Philadelphia Phillies as well as the Montreal Expos.

Pete Rose via ESPN MLB | Credits: YouTube

After his playing days, Rose transitioned his role to that of a manager and continued from 1984 to 1989. The player held several records to his name, but this illustrious career of his was also marked by a huge scandal. This led to him being banned from baseball permanently, and his image faced a major blow.

The legendary player recently passed away, and in this article, we’ll take a closer look at his career trajectory, his baseball records, as well as the controversies surrounding his life.

What Kept Pete...

The controversial baseball star Pete Rose passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 83. His demise has sparked numerous discussions not only about his iconic yet tumultuous career, marked by a gambling scandal but also about his personal life, including his relationship with Playboy model Kiana Kim.

Pete Rose passed away at 83 | Credit: Paula R. Lively/Cca 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

Following his separation from his second wife, the sports star began dating Kim, who is 40 years his junior. The couple remained together, got engaged, and even starred in their own show, sharing glimpses into their relationship. Rose is survived by his children and his fiancée.

Pete Rose’s Relationship with Fiancée Kiana Kim

Pete Rose was married twice, to Karolyn Englehardt and Carol J. Woliung, sharing four children, two daughters and two sons. After filing for divorce from his second wife, he began a public relationship with Kiana Kim.

Pete Rose...

Pete Rose is known for his exploits on the baseball field, having played in the MLB for over two decades. In the process, he became the MLB’s all-time leader in hits. Rose sadly passed away in September 2024, at the age of 83, leaving behind a lasting legacy that extends beyond the baseball field and touches the wrestling mat.

Pete Rose is known for his baseball career (Credit: DJ Vlad | YouTube).

Following the MLB legend’s passing, it is worth reflecting upon his brief but impactful presence in the WWE, which was marked by a feud with wrestler Kane. The feud remains iconic even today and led to Rose being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Here is everything you need to know about Rose’s feud with Kane and Hall of Fame induction.

Pete Rose’s Feud With Kane in WWE Gained Recognition

Pete Rose is a three-time MLB World Series Champion,...

“Life is a journey, not a destination”, the author Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, and if anyone embodied a journey full of swings, misses, and grand slams, it was Pete Rose. The legendary baseball player passed away at the age of 83 on September 30, 2024.

Pete Rose | Credit: VladTV/YouTube

At the time of his death, he was situated in a surprising personal backdrop—engaged to Kiana Kim, a Korean-American model who is nearly 40 years his junior. Their unconventional love story, strewn with age gaps, reality TV fame, and almost a decade-long engagement, was as alluring as one of Rose’s iconic home runs.

The Truth About Pete Rose’s First Marriage

Pete Rose, who tied the knot with Karolyn Englehardt on January 25, 1964, had two children with her before the marriage hit the skids and ended in divorce in 1980. He admitted in his memoir, My Prison Without Walls (via NY Times):...

Baseball great Pete Rose, who still holds the record for the most hits in Major League Baseball history, has died at the age of 83, Sports Illustrated has confirmed. (TMZ first reported the news.)

Rose died Monday at his Las Vegas home, his agent Ryan Fiterman told TMZ, adding that “the family is asking for privacy at this time.” No official cause of death has yet been announced.

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