But the allegations kept coming, indeed Rose had wagered on baseball games. Rose would have to stand trial, with baseball Commissioner, A. Bartlett Giamatti, as his judge. Trial attorney John Dowd submitted a 225 page report that contained damaging information to Pete Rose. He was accused of breaking Rule # 21, 'which bars wagering on any contest which a person has a duty to perform'. The Penalty: Ineligibility!

Our great Super Hero did the unthinkable; Pete Rose bet on baseball games. The fans across the country were shocked that this could happen to one of their heroes.

The Dowd report said, 'Rose was a compulsive gambler and in 1985, 1986 and 1987, Rose had bet on baseball games'. Copies of Rose's own records confirmed that from May 17, to July 3, 1987, he bet $852,600.00 on 390 games including 52 involving the Cincinnati Reds. All bets on the Reds were to win. Rose wagered a minimum of $10,000.00 a day. On August 24, 1989, baseballs' Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti declared,'the Reds Manager Pete Rose permanently ineligible - banned from baseball.

One week later on Sept. 1, Commissioner Giamatti died of a massive heart attack at the age of 51. Baseballhistorian.com

In 1918, as a 13-year-old, he was making enough money hustling pool to wear $75.00 custom made suits. He was once suspended from high school for punching a teacher. Babe Ruth gave him his first nickname, 'The All-American Out'.

Durocher joined the Yankees in 1928. But by 1930, the high-living, gambling pleasures of New York City had become major temptations for the nasty shortstop. Durocher pilled up big debts and asked Yankee General Manager Ed Barrow for a large raise. Barrow wouldn't agree to the raise and Leo swore loudly at him. The next morning Durocher was traded to the Reds. In 1933, he was shipped to the Cardinals.

His high living and free spending included gambling on almost anything. He once said, "It is possible to spend money anywhere in the world, if you put your mind to it". In 1947, Leo Durocher was suspended from baseball for one year by commissioner A.B. 'Happy' Chandler. The charges implied Durocher was associating with gamblers, that he was a compulsive gambler and that he married actress Loraine Day in Mexico before her California divorce was final. baseballhistorian.com archives - Gambling

Never a heavy hitter, but ranks with the best as an infielder. Traded by Yankees to Cincinnati 3 years ago and remained with the Reds until traded to St. Louis Cardinals this season. Last year batted .217 in 143 games.

Born in West Springfield, Mass. 1905. Is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 165; batting and throwing right handed.