The rise and fall of Pete Rose - 2004-01-03
April 14, 1941: Born in Cincinnati.
July 8, 1960: Joins the Cincinnati Reds as an amateur free agent.
March 20, 1989: Reports link Rose to gambling. Commissioner's office reveals Rose is under investigation.
Aug. 24, 1989: Banned from baseball for gambling by Commissioner Bart Giamatti. Rose agrees to the ban, but can apply for reinstatement after one year.
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