The 25th anniversary of Pete Rose’s hit record will be celebrated at the casino
A. Isaac Hit king and gambling degenerate Pete Rose has a bit of scheduling conflict. On September 11th, twenty-five years ago, Rose broke Ty Cobb’s all-time hit record. To honor this great achievement, the Reds had to seek special permission from Major League Baseball because of Rose’s lifetime ban. And after granting them the request, the Reds found out Rose had something else planned that day. More specifically, an appearance at a Indiana casino.
Alanis Morissette may as well rewrite the lyrics to that one song.
In an ironic twist, Rose’s first official appearance on the field in Cincinnati since his ban from baseball for gambling in 1989 isn’t likely to come on the actual anniversary of his greatest achievement as a player. Rose has commitments to Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Ind., on Sept. 11, which is 25 years to the day he passed Ty Cobb with hit No. 4,192.
The Reds likely will move the celebration to Sept. 12. The club is home from Sept. 10-15. Rose also has commitments to Hollywood Casino on Sept. 10.
Wonder how upset Rose was at the late safety in last night’s preseason game. I’m sure he had a dime or two for the Niners to cover
Cincinnati Reds allowed to honor Rose [Lancaster Eagle Gazette]
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