River Rat - What's In a Name

"The only reason I’m coming out here is so I don’t get fined." - Pete Rose

I call Pete Rose a River Rat because he embodies both the tenacity and the controversial nature that come with such a title. Just like the resilient people who live along the Ohio River, Pete's career with the Cincinnati Reds was marked by a determination and a work ethic that earned him a place among baseball's greats. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ro…