August 23, 2026

On August 23, 1989, Pete Rose was permanently banned from baseball. What was the reason?

Answer choices

• A. Betting on baseball games
• B. Using steroids
• C. Tax evasion
• D. Gambling on horse racing only

What happened

Correct answer: Betting on baseball games

Commissioner Bart Giamatti banned Rose for betting on baseball while managing the Reds.

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