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. ((AP Photo))
Pete Rose gestures as he attempts to explain to the media why he decided to sign a contract with the Phillies at a press conference in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 5, 1978. ((AP Photo/J. Walter Green))
Pete Rose looks over a children's book by teammate Tug McGraw as he sits in the club's locker room at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater, Fla., March 10, 1982. ((AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine))
Pete Rose grins as he peers past World Series Championship trophy during a victory rally following parade in Philadelphia, Oct. 23, 1980. ((AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy))
FILE - In this June 3, 1981 file photo, Phillies' Pete Rose dives headfirst for third base during a baseball game against the New York Mets in Philadelphia. ((AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File))
Pete Rose reaches for a pick-off throw from pitcher Steve Carlton as Royals runner George Brett dives back safely to the bag in the World Series in Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1980. ((AP Photo/Bob Daugherty))
Pete Rose talks with the press following the Cardinals-Reds game in 1989. Rose had nothing to say about the League's investigation into his suspected gambling activities. ((AP Photo/RJR))
Pete Rose looks down at the start of press conference at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Aug. 24, 1989. Rose was given a lifetime suspension by commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti. ((AP Photo/Al Behrman))
Pete Rose during an alumni day event before a baseball game between the Phillies and the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Philadelphia. ((AP Photo/Matt Rourke))
Pete Rose waves to the crowd alongside Reds great Johnny Bench during a ceremony to retire his No. 14 before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, June 26, 2016. ((AP Photo/John Minchillo))
Pete Rose follows through on strikeout as Braves' catcher Joe Nolan leaps from his stance, after Rose struck out in the 9th inning to end his 44-game hitting streak, Aug. 1, 1978. ((AP Photo))
FILE - In this Sept. 11, 1985, file photo, Reds' Pete Rose rounds first base after hitting a single to break Ty Cobbs' hitting record during a baseball game at Riverfront Stadium. (FILE - In this Sept. 11, 1985, file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Pete Rose rounds first base after hitting a single to break Ty Cobbs' hitting record during a baseball game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati.)
Pete Rose slams his helmet to the turf after getting knocked down and hit by a pitch thrown by Cubs Mike Krukow at Philadelphia, June 7, 1980. ((AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy))
Pete Rose sits in the dugout before a recent game, waiting to take his turn in the batting cage at Philadelphia, Penn., May 29, 1979. ((AP Photo/Gene Puskar))
Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose watches the action from the dugout at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, June 30, 1989 during their National League game with the Atlanta Braves. ((AP Photo/Al Behrman))
Pete Rose Infielder for the Phillies is shown at bat in 1980. Rose, nicknamed "Charlie Hustle, played from 1963 to 1986, best known for his years with the Cincinnati Reds. ((AP Photo))