NEW YORK — Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.

Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday. Wheatley said his cause and manner of death had not yet been determined.

In 1989, Rose was found to have gambled on major league baseball games and banned for life from the Hall of Fame{ai:summary}<p>Pete Rose, the all-time leader in baseball hits, has died at the age of 83. His death was confirmed by a spokesperson for Clark County, Nevada, although the cause has not yet been determined.</p><p>Rose's legacy was marred by his gambling on baseball, which impacted his Hall of Fame eligibility. #sports</p>

Pete Rose, baseball’s hits leader barred from hall of fame for gambling, dead at 83

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