The greatest competitor was Bob Gibson. He worked so fast out there and he always had the hood up. He always wanted to close his own deal. He never talked to you because he was battling so hard. I sure as hell don't miss batting against him, but I miss him in the game. Pete Rose batbattlebob share on social
Some players you pat their butts, some players you kick their butts, some players you leave alone. Pete Rose buttkickleave Change image and share on social
They haven't given too many gamblers a second chances in the world of baseball. Pete Rose baseballchancegambler Change image and share on social
Are you tall? Are you strong? How big are your hands? You must be honest with yourself or you will end up using the wrong bat. Pete Rose batbigend Change image and share on social
I get accused of talking about records. But it's the guys who interview me who ask about them. Pete Rose accuseguyinterview Change image and share on social
I like Barack Obama as a person. He's articulate, he knows sports, his brother-in-law's a coach. He always has the athletes to the White House. But I don't know about some of his policies and some of these people in Congress. Pete Rose articulateathletebarack share on social
I was born on the day Lincoln was shot and the Titanic sank. Pete Rose beardaylincoln Change image and share on social
Sliding headfirst is the safest way to get to the next base, I think, and the fastest. You don't lose your momentum, and there's one more important reason I slide headfirst, it gets my picture in the paper. Pete Rose basefastheadfirst share on social
The game of baseball is better when the Dodgers are playing well, just like when the Yankees are playing well, or the Cubs, the Phillies, the big-name teams. Pete Rose baseballbigcub Change image and share on social
Playing baseball for a living is like having a license to steal. Pete Rose baseballlicenselive Change image and share on social
