Reaction to Pete Rose’s deathMLB’s career hits leader banned from baseball for gambling on the game, who died Monday at age 83.

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“Our hearts are deeply saddened by the news of Pete’s passing. He was one of the fiercest competitors the game has ever seen, and every team he played for got better because of him. Pete was Red through and through. No one loved the game more than Pete and no one loved Pete more than Reds Country. We must never forget what he achieved.” —- Principal owner and managing partner of Reds Bob Castellini.

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“Major League Baseball extends its deepest condolences to Pete Rose’s family, his friends across the sport and the fans of his hometown of Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Montreal and beyond who admired his greatness, grit and determination on the field of play. May he rest in peace.” —- Major League Baseball statement.

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“Pete Rose’s 24-year playing career left an indelible mark on baseball history. With his 4,256 career hits and 17 All-Star appearances at five different positions, Rose was a crucial cog in “The Big Red Machine” teams of the 1970s. A National League MVP and Rookie of the Year award added to his legacy. The players association extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends and many fans, especially those in his beloved hometown of Cincinnati.” —- Association of Major League Baseball Players statement.

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“The Hall of Fame commemorates Pete Rose, MLB’s all-time and games played leader, who passed away on Monday. “Charlie Hustle” won three batting titles, earned 17 All-Star Game selections and won three World Series championships. —- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum statement.

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“The Phillies are saddened by the passing of Pete Rose. He will always be remembered for his perseverance and commitment, and for playing an integral role in bringing the team its first World Series championship.” —- Philadelphia Phillies statement.

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“I was saddened by the news of Pete’s passing. My heart goes out to his family. I was lucky enough to play with Pete and watch him every day. As a teammate, he boosted my confidence, made me laugh and kept me loose. He taught me to enjoy the game, perhaps the advice I needed most.” —- former Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt.

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“Words can’t describe how I feel right now. My idol and friend who grew up wanting to be Pete Rose, you will be dearly missed my friend, RIP my brother.” – Former Major Leaguer and Hall of Famer Wade Boggs.

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“Absolutely heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Pete Rose’s passing. (heart emoji). He always brought a smile to my face when we worked together at Fox. He was truly original and one-on-one. No one loved baseball more than Pete and I will miss him terribly.” – Former Major Leaguer and Fox broadcaster Alex Rodriguez.

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“RIP Piet Roos. A different player than should be in the HOF.” – Former MLB slugger Jose Canseco.

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“It’s difficult. … Just the fact that we lost Pete Rose today is a big hit for a lot of baseball families. It’s a tough one right now.” – ESPN announcer Eduardo Perez, son of Rose’s Reds teammate Tony Perez.

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