Before the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Cincinnati, every team's "Franchise Four" were announced, fans' choice of the best players in each club's history. The host Reds were announced last, and all-time hits leader Pete Rose got the loudest ovation of the night.
Pete Rose gets prolonged standing ovation from Reds fans before All-Star Game
Baseball’s all-time hit leader Pete Rose got a prolonged standing ovation before the 2015 MLB All-Star Game in Cincinnati. He was recognized as one of the greatest four players in Reds history.
Hit King & @Reds legend @PeteRose_14 walks out on the field at Great American Ball Park in front of his fans http://t.co/Lo2vuk81ZQ
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 14, 2015 Rose was chosen along with Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin and Joe Morgan. The latter three are all in the Hall of Fame, because they didn’t bet on baseball.
