LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The sports world is remembering Major League Baseball’s all-time hit leader Pete Rose.
The 17-time All-Star passed away Monday at the age of 83.
Rose was the National League MVP in 1973 and World Series MVP in 1973. Many of his records include record for games played (3,562), plate appearances (15,890) and the longest hitting streak of 44.
Rose, also dubbed “Charlie Hustle” was one of the most exciting players of the 1960s and 1970s.
Rose played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1963 to 1978 and served as a manager from 1984 to 1989.
In a social media post, the Reds said they were "heartbroken" to learn about Rose's death.
Here's how notable figures in the sports world reacted.
"There has never been another player like Pete Rose in my lifetime. This is the way I will remember him, playing the game harder than anyone else ever did. Few athletes will leave behind more complicated legacies. Today isn’t the day for that. Today, let’s just say thanks to Charlie Hustle, for playing the way we always dreamt we would if given the chance. #RIP"
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"Pete Rose is one of the reasons I love baseball. There's a picture somewhere of me doing a poor intimation of his batting stance. His legacy is complicated & it won't be reconciled here. Right now, I'm thinking about those hits, that slide, that drive & his will to win. RIP Pete"
"Pete Rose was the most mesmerizing baseball figure I ever covered. Just as we couldn't stop watching him when he played, we couldn't stop talking about him all these years since. It saddens me that he never had his Hall of Fame induction day. But so much of that is on him. He had chances to change his story. He just never took the road to make that happen. So RIP to the Hit King. Thanks for the fun of watching you play. I'll never forget the memories you left us."
"Absolutely heartbroken to hear the devastating news about Pete Rose’s passing. He always brought a smile to my face when we worked together at Fox. He was true original and 1 of 1. Nobody loved baseball more than Pete and I’ll miss him terribly."
"Pete Rose epitomized effort and hustle. The ultimate competitor. He was my childhood hero. My inspiration to dive on loose balls, sprint to first base on a walk and to play every game like it was my last. Rest In Peace Charlie Hustle. The Hall of Fame is worthless without you!"
"So sad Pete Rose is gone. Years ago I asked him if he’d call my Dad who had just been diagnosed with cancer. The two talked for 20 minutes. My Dad was in heaven that day. Rest Easy Hit King & thank you!!"
To read more about Rose's passing and to learn about his storied history in baseball, click here.
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