MLB announces investigation against Pete Rose for gambling on this day in 1989

Published: March 19, 2024, 9:50 p.m.

On March 20, 1989, baseball announced that Pete Rose was under investigation for gambling on the sports. The former Cincinnati Reds player and manager would ultimately be found guilty of betting on baseball and was banned from the sport for life.

Close up of Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose in the dugout.

Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose talks with former player/manager Lou Boudreau in the dugout at Riverfront Stadium during the 1989 season.

Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose in the dugout at Riverfront Stadium during the 1987 season.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Pete Rose sits in the dug out during the 1984 season at Riverfront Stadium.

Baseball legend Pete Rose takes the stage Thursday evening answering questions and telling stories at the Stafford Motor Speedway during the annual Stafford Little League fund raiser dinner. Hundreds of people, young and old, came out to see their Baseball hero's which included Bill Lee, Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd, Ken Griffey Sr. and George Foster.

Cincinnati Reds infielder PETE ROSE in action during the 1966 season at Crosley Field.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Pete Rose poses for a portrait at Crosley Field.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Pete Rose (14) walks up to bat during the 1969 season.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Pete Rose in action at the plate.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Pete Rose in action during the 1974 season.