BREAKING: The Federal Bureau of Investigation has just released **130 pages** of documents detailing the gambling history of **Pete Rose**, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader who was banned from the game for betting on baseball. This release, which includes insights into Rose’s dealings with his deceased bookie **Ronald Peters**, comes as the baseball community continues to grapple with Rose’s complex legacy.
The FBI documents, made public following Rose’s death on **September 30, 2024**, reveal a mid-1980s investigation into narcotics and bookmaking operations led by Peters. While the files do not explicitly state that Rose bet on baseball—something he has admitted—some of the findings echo prior investigations, including the **1989 Dowd Report** commissioned by Major League Baseball.
The release contains shocking details, including claims that Rose once owed Peters **$90,000** in sports wagering losses. The documents disclose that police in **Franklin, Ohio**, frequently observed Rose entering Peters’ establishment, **Jonathan’s**, through a private entrance.
In a **1987 memo**, a cooperating witness noted that Rose had been betting significant amounts, typically between **$1,000 and $2,000** per game, primarily on football. At one point, he reportedly owed Peters **$80,000**. These revelations add layers to the narrative surrounding one of baseball’s most controversial figures.
Among the documents, there are interviews where individuals discuss Rose’s betting habits. One person indicated that Rose was involved in gambling on **10 football games every weekend** and placed bets with unnamed individuals when Peters was unavailable.
The FBI’s investigation also sought subpoenas for phone records and surveillance footage related to Peters, but it remains unclear if these requests directly involved Rose. The documents also reflect the complexities of Rose’s financial entanglements, revealing how his gambling debts strained personal and business relationships.
With **125 pages** redacted as duplicates or for privacy concerns, many details remain obscured, raising questions about what further information may emerge. While this release sheds new light on Rose’s past, it does not provide a complete picture of his gambling activities related to baseball.
This urgent update not only reignites discussions about Rose’s eligibility for the **Baseball Hall of Fame**—from which he was recently removed from the permanently ineligible list by MLB Commissioner **Rob Manfred**—but also highlights ongoing concerns about gambling in sports.
As baseball fans and historians digest this latest information, the impact of Rose’s gambling history continues to ripple through the sport. Observers are now left wondering: what further revelations might come from the FBI archives related to Pete Rose?
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.