Pete Rose goes down swinging.

Gambling addict is more accurate. At this point, Rose is a retired old codger, with a lot of time on his hands. It's much easier in this era to go on-line and click a couple boxes and you are betting on the game, as opposed to the 1980's.

It makes watching people sweat, spit, and grabbing their crotches more enjoyable if you are financially invested in the game. Otherwise, it's like watching grass grow with people in the way.

One fact is incontrovertible, Pete Rose is the greatest hitter to ever play the game.

If only Tom Brady were to be treated with the same hand as Pete.