That included both Bench and Rose, who credited Slaughter with inspiring his hard running to first on walks. “I emulated Enos Slaughter. But it killed me,” Bench said.

Pete Rose: "Johnny Bench is one guy who should thank God I was born. Because he never would have made the Hall of Fame if I wasn't born." Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

Baseball legend Pete Rose took a shot at his former teammate and Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench on Thursday during an appearance on “The Brian Kilmeade Show.” ...

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Pete Rose, a day before his death on Sept. 30, took a photo with some of his former Reds teammates Dave Concepción, George Foster, Tony Perez, and Ken Griffey Sr. (Charles Sotto/Cei Sports) Less ...

Pete Rose and Johnny Bench "I think Pete really believed that he didn't do anything wrong for a long, long time," Michaels continued. "And then it just became kind of a mess through the years.

Bench, who wore a "Pete and Johnny Show" T-shirt while talking to Patrick, praised Rose's baseball career Tuesday, saying he didn't think anyone loved the sport more.

Bud Harrelson, the shortstop who fought Pete Rose during a playoff game and helped the New York Mets win an astonishing championship, died at 79. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX ...

Pete Rose recently said formed Cincinnati Reds teammate Johnny Bench, "would have made the Hall of Fame if I wasn't born." ESPN reported on Wednesday that Pete Rose has again applied for ...