Baseball Buddha

A book from my childhood that made me want to be like Pete...

River Rat - The Pete Rose Story: An Autobiography "I wrote this book to show the world that behind every hit, every hustle, and every game, there was a kid from Cincinnati who simply loved baseball and gave it everything he had." - Pete Rose

Cooperstown Credentials - The Vault "Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth." — Lou Gehrig

Baseball in America Tour - Are you a Scout? "Tools can get you into the game, but it's character that keeps you there." - Tony Lucadello

Cooperstown Credentials - Effa Manley "To me, baseball is a civic responsibility. It can be a tool for bettering the race." - Effa Manley

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As most of you know, I am a big fan of Pete Rose the baseball player, regardless of Pete Rose the person, who I think lacks depth of character. What he accomplished on the field is impressive, read about his hitting consistency here.

River Rat - 3000 Hits "See the ball; hit the ball." - Pete Rose

Cooperstown Credentials - Doubleday Baseball "Baseball is a game where myths and reality often collide, crafting stories that transcend the sport itself."

River Rat - What's In a Name "The only reason I’m coming out here is so I don’t get fined." - Pete Rose

River Rat - The Dowd Report Conclusion "I'd be willing to bet you, if I was a betting man, that I have never bet on baseball." - Pete Rose

Baseball in America Tour - The Pit! "Baseball is more than a game. It's like life played out on a field." - Juliana Hatfield

River Rat - The Evidence "I don't go around the country trying to stir up people. But I have a good time with my life. I’m getting better every year." - Pete Rose

Cooperstown Credentials - The Pete Rose Rule "Pete broke the rules. He deserves to be outside looking in. The punishment fits the crime." - Mike Schmidt