Pete Rose
Pete Rose
Peter Edward "Pete" Rose, Sr., also known by his nickname "Charlie Hustle", is an American former professional baseball player and manager. Rose played in Major League Baseballfrom 1963 to 1986, and managed from 1984 to 1989...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth14 April 1941
CityCincinnati, OH
CountryUnited States of America
change mistakes people understand
I think people understand that I understand I made some mistakes and I can?t change them,
change people second third understand wish
I made a big mistake. I was wrong. But I can't change it. I just wish people would understand and give me a second chance. I won't need a third chance.
far goes hoping less month optimistic six sure wrong
I've been wrong about six times as far as that goes. Now I am hoping they do something, but I sure am not optimistic. I am less optimistic as every month goes by.
allowed baseball based bet influence injuries inside less took unfair
During the times I gambled as a manager, I never took an unfair advantage, ... I never bet more or less based on injuries or inside information. I never allowed my wagers to influence my baseball decisions. So in my mind, I wasn't corrupt.
arnold man
I used to tell him that with two outs and a man on second, I want Arnold at the plate.
believe bench best catcher far greatest history johnny mike offensive record
Of course, I believe that Mike Piazza is probably the greatest offensive catcher in the history of baseball, only got over 50%. Johnny Bench is the best catcher in the history of baseball, but Piazza has all the record for catchers as far as offensively.
sports
You don't dominate any sport when you're over 40.
Since 1869, baseball has been doing pretty well.
player respect umpires
No player or manager has greater respect for the umpires than I do, and I have demonstrated that over the years.
legal watch
I still gamble, but it's all legal. I own horses, and I go to watch my horse. I don't go daily.
good seven
I look at the records, and you don't win the Cy Young seven times or the MVP without being a good player.
batting runway
In the old days, you know, they didn't have batting cages. And in most ball parks, they only had one runway to the dugout.
except size
I know everything about Ty Cobb except the size of his hat.
believe bet love night power win
I bet on my team to win every night because I love my team; I believe in my team. I did everything in my power every night to win that game.