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Pete Rose Breaks Hits Record | Cincinnati Reds News
On September 11, 1985, Pete Rose shattered Ty Cobb’s all-time hit record with his 4,192nd single—slapped the other way in the first inning at Riverfront Stadium, age 44, while managing the Reds. A legend defined by relentless stats—most hits, singles, at-bats, games played—his career was immortalized by grit and controversy, culminating in a lifetime ban for gambling. But after his death in 2024, Commissioner Rob Manfred reinstated him in May 2025, clearing the path for Hall of Fame consideration as early as 2028—and reigniting debate over whether baseball’s most prolific hitter deserves his…
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