(NEXSTAR) – Legendary baseball player Pete Rose has died at the age of 83, according to several reports Monday.
TMZ reported that Rose died earlier in the day at his Las Vegas home but didn’t offer additional details. Rose’s agent, Ryan Fiterman, told the outlet that “the family is asking for privacy at this time.”
Clark County, Nevada’s medical examiner also confirmed the death to ABC News.
Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” the 17-time All Star holds the Major League Baseball record for the most career hits with 4,256, followed by Ty Cobb (4,191) and Hank Aaron (3,771).
The Cincinnati native started his pro career in 1963 with his hometown Reds but would go on to play for the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as a brief stint with the Montreal Expos.
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