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River Rat - Clean Cut

"Somebody's gotta hustle. I'm known as Charlie Hustle, but you can't hustle unless you're clean-cut and ready to go every day." - Pete Rose

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Sep 13, 2024
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Pete Rose's influence on the Cincinnati Reds' culture in the 1970s went beyond his relentless play; he helped shape a disciplined team identity that eventually evolved into official policies. Rose, known for his clean-cut image, was an early advocate for uniformity and discipline in appearance, pushing for a no-facial-hair approach long before it became…

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