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25 years after the scandal that rocked Major League Baseball, Pete Rose apologized for his gambling while manager of the Cincinnati Reds during the 1980’s.
During a roast in Indiana Saturday night commemorating his 25th anniversary of his record-setting hit No. 4,192 at Cinergy Field, Rose tried to hold back tears.
"I'm a hard-headed guy. But I am a lot better guy standing here tonight," Rose said.
Rose has been banned from baseball and prevented from entering the Baseball Hall of Fame.
"I disrespected the game of baseball," Rose told a crowded ballroom. "When you do that, you disrespect your teammates, the game and your family."
Rose apologized to his former teammates, including those who weren't in attendance.
Major League Baseball gave permission for Rose to go on the field for the 25th anniversary commemoration before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
