Happy birthday! Pete Rose turns 85 today

Pete Rose is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed baseball players of his generation.

Popular baseball player Pete Rose has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rose, a cultural icon

Born Peter Edward Rose Sr. in Cincinnati on April 14, 1941, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Rose's not just a great baseball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pete hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pete Rose as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Pete, you're the best!

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