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Jun 17, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds former player Pete Rose speaks to the crowd during a ceremony unveiling his statue at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Pete Rose, the all-time major league leader in hits and games played who was banned for life for betting on baseball, died Monday, ESPN reported. He was 83.

ESPN baseball commentator Eduardo Perez broke the news while appearing on "SportsCenter," saying he had confirmed the news with Rose's son.

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