pete rose: What a Hitter & What a Scumbag !!

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

This doesn't sound like the Rose I have heard about or experienced. He was very gracious to me on three different occasions. The final time I met with him at a breakfast meeting that he was a guest speaker for. At the end of the meeting, he signed balls for everyone in attendance. When I approached him, he signed two balls for my sons, and then reached behind the table and pulled out two bats that he signed for them as well.

I haven't heard anything as negative pertaining to Pete as what was stated above either, but maybe that was his turnaround point? Some people don't see the "light" until something smacks them in the face...maybe this was that moment.

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

I haven't heard anything as negative pertaining to Pete as what was stated above either, but maybe that was his turnaround point? Some people don't see the "light" until something smacks them in the face...maybe this was that moment.

believe me, he hasnt seen the light.

[RichardSimon]

In pre internet days, when I was doing shows regularly, I heard from several people that Pete had a woman in every city in the Natl. League. According to what I heard he never tried to hide it and his wife knew about it. Embarrassing her was never something he worried about.
I also heard that he knowingly used his people to forge his signature in situations where he was paid to sign in private sessions.
Again, these are stories I heard from others, I have no proof.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

In pre internet days, when I was doing shows regularly, I heard from several people that Pete had a woman in every city in the Natl. League. According to what I heard he never tried to hide it and his wife knew about it. Embarrassing her was never something he worried about.
I also heard that he knowingly used his people to forge his signature in situations where he was paid to sign in private sessions.
Again, these are stories I heard from others, I have no proof.

I'm glad they take character and personality into consideration when they put someone into the Hall...

I feel like there would only be a handful of guys in the HOF if the committee made sure they were good on and off the field before entering.