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Pete Rose waves to the crowd on August 10, 1981, after breaking the National League's all-time career hitting record in 8th inning of game against the Cardinals in Philadelphia.
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Looking back on Pete Rose's MLB career | Photo GalleryPete Rose waves to the crowd on August 10, 1981, after breaking the National League's all-time career hitting record in 8th inning of game against the Cardinals in Philadelphia.
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Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball for betting on the sport, has died at age 83, the medical examiner in Clark County, Nevada, confirmed to ABC News on Monday.

He was found by a family member. The coroner will investigate to determine the cause and manner of death but there are no signs of foul play, according to ABC News.

READ MORE: Pete Rose, the embattled MLB legend and former Phillies player, dies at 83

Rose made four All-Star appearances and helped the Phillies to one of their two world championships during his five seasons in Philadelphia from 1979-83.

Read about his embattled MLB career and reaction from the baseball community here.

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