Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose
A retrospective journey, spanning more than 60 years, to tell the story of Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hits leader whose on-field achievements and off-field transgressions have made him one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports.
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Ep 1The Longshot
While recounting his unlikely rise, 81-year-old former Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose reignites his quest for reinstatement into the MLB more than three decades after receiving a lifetime ban for gambling.
Ep 2The Dirty Work
Nicknamed "Charlie Hustle" for his down-and-dirty work ethic, Rose helps transform the Reds into the "Big Red Machine," leading them to back-to-back World Series titles in the '70s. But behind the scenes, his family life begins to fall apart.
Ep 3One of One
After retiring as baseball’s all-time hits leader, a gambling scandal finds Rose banished from the sport for life.
Ep 4One Last Record
Two decades after finally admitting he bet on baseball, Rose makes one last bid for reinstatement.
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