Pete Rose, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, has denied any accusations of having had an affair with someone. Sexual relations with teenagersIn the 1970s, he was being questioned by a female reporter during his first public appearance as a member of the team since receiving his award. Ban for lifeMajor League Baseball, 1989.
Rose was present at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Sunday for an event to commemorate the Phillies’ 1980 World Series-winning team. Rose was interviewed by Philadelphia Inquirer reporter while Rose was there Alex CoffeyIf he thought his presence at the event was a sign of his belief, “a negative message to women.”
“No, I’m not here to talk about that,”Rose replied. “Sorry about that. It was 55 years ago babe.”
“Rose was made available after the ceremony. Someone, maybe an agent, said he had something to say to me, but he didn’t seem to know he was expected to say anything,” Coffey tweeted. “He asked if he’d offended me, and said, ‘Will you forgive me if I sign 1000 baseballs for you’ before saying ‘sorry’?”
Rose replied to the Associated Press when she was asked about the exchange between Coffey and Rose. “I’m going to tell you one more time. I’m here for the Philly fans. I’m here for my teammates. I’m here for the Phillies organization. And who cares what happened 50 years ago?”
Rose, who was Baseball bannedHe bet on the Cincinnati Reds during his time as a manager and player. An anonymous woman accusedIn 2017, Rose claimed that he had contacted her when she was 14-15 and started a sexual relationship with him in 1973. Rose acknowledged having had such relationships with the accuser, but claimed it started when Rose turned 16, which was the legal age for consent in Ohio at that time.
Five years ago, the Phillies pulled plans to add Rose to their roster. Wall of FameIn an on-field ceremony. The team defended its decision to include Rose in Sunday’s 1980 World Series Celebration.
“In planning the 1980 reunion, we consulted with Pete’s teammates about his inclusion,”In a statement, the Phillies stated. “Everyone wants Pete to be part of the festivities since there would be no trophy in 1980 without him. In addition, the club received permission from the Commissioner’s Office to invite Pete as a member of the championship team.”
