Pete Rose – 1941–

Nicknamed Charlie Hustle, Rose broke Ty Cobb’s record for career hits (4,191) in 1985 and was recognized as well for his all-around skill and enthusiasm at play. Rose’s career total of hits was an astronomical 4,256, and he set records for most games played (3,562), most times at bat (14,053), and most seasons with 200 hits or more (10). He was denied a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame as a result of a 1989 baseball commission decision banning him from the game for life because of illegal gambling on the sport.