Pete Rose, the Cincinnati native who became baseball's all-time hits leader and one of the most divisive figures in the sport's history, died Monday. His agent, Ryan Fiterman, confirmed the news. Rose was 83.

Pete Rose, baseball's hit king and one of the most decorated and controversial figures in MLB history, died at age 83, the Cincinnati Reds confirmed Monday."Our hearts are deeply saddened by the news of Pete's passing,

Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball for gambling on the game, has died at 83.