11/11/2024 00:19hs.
This year was not the best for Cincinnati Reds in general. In sports, they finished second to last in the National League Central (77-85), but off the field, they also suffered a hard blow. Pete Rose, legend of the team and of MLB in general, died at the age of 83.
On September 30, it was learned that the former player had died at his residence in Las Vegas, as a result of heart disease. However, had not received any posthumous tribute by the franchise, until this Sunday.
The organization arranged its stadium, the Great America Ball Park, so that his remains, already in ashes and arranged in an urn, would rest on a table with floral decorations and a photograph of Rose during his playing days.
Thousands of fans attended the evening, who They lined up for up to 14 hours to get to the room ready for the 17th All-Star Game and hitter with the most hits in league history (4,256).
Thousands of fans came for a final goodbye. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
“We are deeply moved by the overwhelming love and support from the people of Cincinnati, the entire baseball community, and fans around the world, as we mourn the loss of our beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Pete Rose,” said Fawn, a of his daughters.
In addition to the visit, some fans left flowers and others presents around the Rose statuelocated just outside the stadium.
Pete Rose in numbers
Pete Rose in his time as a player.
In addition to his impressive record of hits, Rose is the player with the most games played (3,562) and Home Plate appearances (15,890).
In total he played 24 seasons in the Majors, wearing the Cincinnati colors in 19 of them. Additionally, he won the World Series in 1975 and 1976.
