| His hard working style prompted Hall-of-Fame Yankee pitcher Whitey Ford to label him "Charlie Hustle," a nickname that Pete Rose would be known by for the rest of his career. He hit .273 in his rookie season and played in nearly every game and was rewarded for his efforts that season by being named National League Rookie of the Year in 1963.
Rose's playing flourished from 1965 to 1973 as he consistently batted over .300 and he would become an important component inthe Reds' "Big Red Machine" that dominated the National League in the 1970's. Pete Rose won two World Series championships with the Cincinnati Reds and one more with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was the 1973 NL MVP and the 1975 World Series MVP, as well as a 17 time All Star.
Pete holds the Major League Baseball record in hits totaling an amazing 4,256 by the time of his retirement, and consequently earned him the title of "Hit King". He is the all time leader in games played (3,562), at bats (14,053), singles (3,215), and times on base (5,929).
This Framed 8x10 Cincinatti Reds Photo of Rose tipping his helmet after collecting his record-breaking 4,192nd hit is signed by Rose comes with a BC Sports Certificate of Authenticity.
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