(WDNews) – Pete Rose, the legendary Major League Baseball player and manager known as “Charlie Hustle,” has passed away at the age of 83. A source close to Rose’s family confirmed his death to Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci on Monday.
Rose, whose full name was Peter Edward Rose Sr., had a career spanning from 1963 to 1986. He holds the record for the most hits in MLB history and was widely known for his relentless style of play that earned him his famous nickname.
More details regarding his passing are expected to be released soon.