Roger Khan discusses Pete Rose’s autobiography, “Pete Rose: My Story,” which he helped to coauthor. Khan begins by describing Pete Rose’s early years, familial pressures, and playing in the minor leagues. He describes how Rose had some natural talent as a baseball player, but only got to play professional because of his hard work. Khan compares Rose to Joe DiMaggio. Khan talks about how Rose broke Ty Cobb’s record for most hits. He ends the interview by discussing Rose’s gambling controversy and his ban from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rose, Pete, 1941- Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team) Baseball players - United States - Biography
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U-matic tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Maureen Reagan before the break and Roger Khan after the break. Date on case front cover: 12/7/89. Date on tape: 12/7/89.
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