Breaking news: Pete Rose, baseball’s hit king, dies at 83

He set a record with 4,256 career hits.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 30, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Bettmann/Getty Image Pete Rose, Baseball Star Who Earned Glory and Shame, Dies at 83 Pete Rose, one of baseball's greatest players and most confounding characters, who earned glory as the game's hit king and shame as a gambler and dissembler, died on Monday. He was 83. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018