Pete Rose Baseball Card 1982 Donruss No. 42 - Near Mint condition, see photos ... Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia market hit $16 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it will reach $52 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 14% during the forecast period (2024-2032).
Pete Rose, a baseball icon synonymous with grit and controversy, remains one of the most polarizing figures in the history of the sport. Known by his moniker "Charlie Hustle," Rose's relentless and aggressive style of play propelled him to become Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader with an astounding 4,256. Throughout his storied career, primarily with the Cincinnati Reds as a key member of the "Big Red Machine," he amassed numerous accolades including a National League MVP award, three World Series championships, and 17 All-Star selections. However, Rose's on-field achievements are permanently intertwined with the scandal that led to his lifetime ban from baseball in 1989. An investigation revealed that Rose had bet on baseball games, including those involving his own team, while he was a player and manager. This violation of baseball's cardinal rule has so far kept the legendary hitter out of the Hall of Fame, sparking a decades-long debate about whether his unparalleled accomplishments on the diamond can be separated from his transgressions off of it.
