A sold-out crowd and many of his former teammates, friends and family members came to Great American Ball Park on Wednesday night to celebrate Pete Rose. The former Reds player and manager was honored with tributes from Eric Davis; Marty Brennaman; Barry Larkin; his daughter, Fawn Rose; and others during Pete Rose Day — just a day after Major League Baseball decided to give Rose a posthumous shot at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Though the Cincinnati Reds ultimately lost their game against the Chicago White Sox 4-2, it proved to be an unforgettable night for Reds fans.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during Pete Rose Day.

Photos by Ron Valle

George Foster, Barry Larkin and Eric Davis telling Pete Rose Rose stories | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Pete Rose “I love the fans, I love the game of baseball and I love Cincinnati baseball.” Former Cincinnati Reds player and part of the Big Red Machine Pete Rose (a.k.a. The Hit King, a.k.a. Charlie Hustle) was well-known for his love of all things baseball and all things Cincinnati. Rose said this to fans gathered at Hollywood Casino in 2010 after the 25th anniversary of his record-setting No. 4,192 hit. During his speech, Rose addressed the gambling scandal that earned him a lifetime ban from baseball and apologized to his teammates, saying, in part, “I disrespected the game of baseball. When you do that, you disrespect your teammates, the game and your family.” ​​ Photo: Ron Valle
Seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Austin Hays doubles and drives in Elly De La Cruz during the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Austin Wynns fields sacrifice bunt during the ninth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Barry Larkin greets Pete Rose’s friend and Dodgers former first baseman Steve Garvey | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Barry Larkin greets Reds owner Bob Castellini | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene smiling at a funny Pete Rose story | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz doubles during the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz high-fives after scoring during the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz tags out Luis Robert Jr. durign the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Fans applauding Pete Rose | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Former teammates and friends of Pete Rose, George Foster, Eric Davis and Marty Brennaman | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Former Pete Rose teammates George Foster and Eric Davis cracking up over a Pete Rose story | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Gavin Lux doubles to right field during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Gavin Lux doubles to right field during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Gavin Lux flies out to right field during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
High-fives for Spencer Steer following home run during the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Jose Trevino and Nick Lodolo walking in from bull pen to start game | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Jose Trevino singles during the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Lenyn Sosa’s home run trot during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Lenyn Sosa homers to right center field during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Lenyn Sosa safe at second for a double during the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Lenyn Sosa safe at second for a double during the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Lodolo fields bunt during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Luis Robert Jr. steals second base during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Matt McLain catches pop-up during the ninth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Matt McLain fields grounder and throws to first base during the ninth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Matt McLain flies out to left field during the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Matt McLain singles to left field during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
National Anthem | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
National Anthem | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
National Anthem | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Lodolo pitching during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Lodolo pitching during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Pete Rose tribute | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Pete Rose tribute | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Pete Rose’s daughter, Fawn Rose, speaking at his tribute | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Rece Hinds robbed of a home run during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Reds manager Terry Francona | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Reds players listening to Pete Rose tribute | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Rookie relief pitcher Luis Mey looks on during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Santiago Espinal breaks bat during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
A sold-out crowd entering the stadium | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer doubles to left field during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer homers to left center during the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
The Chicago White Sox win | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Will Benson catches fly ball during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Will Benson catches fly ball during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle
Will Benson congratulates Spencer Steer following a home run during the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox | May 14, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle