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The Ultimate Pete Rose Collection
ROSE, Pete (1941-2025) American professional baseball player and manager. Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle.” MLB’s all-time leader in hits (4256). He won 3 World Series. Last player to hit in 40 or more consecutive games. In 2025, he became eligible for the H.O.F. Rare, 8”x10” B&W photograph of Pete Rose and Fred Lynn. Pete is giving a reporter “the finger.” There are different beliefs about this photograph. One is that Fred was asked about his wife and Pete responded with “the finger.” Another belief is that Pete was asked about what he thought about the Baseball Hall of Fame. Very boldly signed across Pete’s hand and finger. This signed photo is quite rare as the few that have appeared in the market were reproduction signatures/photographs. Together with seven different signed 8”x10” color photographs. Five is when he was with the Red’s and two with the Phillies. SELIG, Bud (1934- ) Nineth Commissioner of Baseball (1998-2015.) Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (2025). Scarce Typed letter signed, on full page. On the letterhead of Office of the Commissioner Major League Baseball. Dated September 14, 2004. In part: “...feelings on Pete Rose, however I believe Commissioner Bart Giamatti and Commissioner Fay Vincent made the right decision and no new evidence has emerged to change that decision. Pete Rose knew what the facts were and voluntarily signed a lifetime suspension...Gambling in Baseball is something we cannot tolerate...Integrity of the game cannot be compromised....” Signed Bud Selig. All items in this collection are in fine condition.................$650.00
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