Peter Edward Rose was born in Cincinnati in 1941. He said that when he was growing up he rooted for the Cincinnati Reds just like every other kid in the area. In the summertime of most of his childhood years he played baseball constantly. He also played in high school, however he thinks that he was a better football player than a baseball player in school. He said that he liked to play football more because …showed first 75 words of 2803 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2803 total…After Rose Interview. The New York Times, p.44 7. Fainaru, S. (1989 August 27). Game is Lost for Rose Those Close to him Wonder what he will do Without Baseball. The Boston Globe, p.1 8. Lehr, D. (1989 August 16). Transcript Says that Rose Bet with Massachusetts Bookie. The Boston Globe, p.1 9. Manly, H. (1999 October 27). After Belting Homer, Curtis Takes a Rip at Gray. The Boston Globe, p.F3 10. Nolan, U. (1989 August 25). The Future of Pete Rose. The Boston Globe, p.10