Doug, thank you so much for this heartfelt remembrance of Pete Rose. Yes, he had his flaws that have been well documented but way too much of his legacy has been slanted towards the negative. In so many respects, he gave back generously to his teammates, the game and the fans. He did a heck of a lot of good during his lifetime. Thank you for reminding us of just how kind Pete Rose could be.
Wow,Doug Flynn!I remember when you played for the Mets and would always pull on your eyelashes when batting and playing the field.I always thought your defense should have gotten you to be an all star game often.when you played for the Mets,my favorite team,I was a kid and now I'm 61.wow how time flys.God bless you.
Doug just discovering your channel today. I am a lifelong Mets fan. You are one of my favorite 2B of all time. I loved that late 70s Mets era when you came over with Steve Henderson, the late Pat Zachary and Dan Norman
The Doug Flynn Show? Wow. I liked Flynn as a tremendous fielding second baseman on the Mets. Haven't heard from Flynn in decades. And now I just ran into this.
Wow, this was amazing. So good to see & hear you, Doug. As a kid growing up in NJ, the Big Red Machine very much WAS my childhood. First, I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your sister's disappearance. How utterly heart-breaking. I'd never heard anything about that. I can't even imagine. It was so good listening to your recollections of Pete. And what a lasting gift that you have the love of your life, thanks in large measure to him. I remember every one of you guys, right down to the youngest player on those championship teams, Manny Sarmiento. Thank you for your contributions to that great team, for the immeasurable excitement and the wonderful memories. And thanks for taking the time for this tribute to Pete and for sharing it with us.
Thank you Doug Flynn!!! That was classy!!! Pete was my favorite player from the time my dad told me to come watch this guy sprint to first on a walk!!! Been hooked ever since!!!!
Thank You Doug This is was what I needed to hear. I’m 61 years old grew watching you all The Amazing Big Red Machine Pete was my all time Favorite player and it breaks my heart he never got to go to the Hall of while he was alive. I won’t go to Cooperstown if Pete’s not there neither am I .. Thank you again Doug
Doug, Just had the pleasure of watching your Pod Cast "A Tribute to Pete Rose." So know, since Pete passed, I had listening and watched many, many interviews, stories, and thoughts presented by many people. Many think they really knew The Man but most did not. You truly knew the man - his mind, his heart, and his contribution to baseball and the lives he touched. Thank you for sincere and adequate portrayal of Pete Edward Rose. As you send in the end, "We Love You Pete. You will be missed." Larry Starr, Reds Athletic Trainer, 1972-1992
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your words regarding Pete Rose. I am a Cincinnati native and watched his entire career. I love the man, his athleticism on the field and I forgave him years ago for his mistakes. The greatest hitter of all time is in a HOF of his own. The fans know where he belongs and if The Board of Directors of the HOF put him on the ballot posthumously it will be a slap in the face to his family, friends and fans who have always supported Pete. He is way more famous outside of the HOF than in it. They denied Pete something he deserved and paid his dues for 40 years. Pete, you are the HOF … RIP “Charley Hustle”
Hey Doug. Great to see you now have a podcast. I had the pleasure of playing for you a few times @ Reds Baseball Heaven. I know how much Pete meant to you. Not only was Pete one of the greatest ever, but he was highly entertaining, funny and knowledgeable about the game. Personal insights like this show the kind and human side of #14. Wonderful tribute.
Doug Flynn love your take and experiences with Pete Rose. It’s so refreshing to know the man he truly was. Also so you play and enjoyed the Big Red Machine. “ Let the man without sin cast the first stone” 🙏⚾️
Pete Rose needs to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. We all need to tell the people at the Baseball Hall of fame what the fans want. Remember No Man is perfect in this world.
Doug, i played 2nd base in little league and my dad would take me to see you play during spring training in 76 and 77. I thought it was the coolest thing to chat with you and Pete about the game and i was proud as a peacock to show my buddies your autographs. About 2 years after that Billy Graham came to Tampa stadium and i received Jesus as my personal Savior. Thank you for your segment on Pete. You presented it with class just like the gentleman you are and Pete was.
Growing up I was not a fan of Pete Rose cause he played for the Reds, Phillies, and Expos. I respected his play on the field, and believe he should be in the HOF.
Great Words Doug. I grew up a Die Hard Chicago White Sox fan. There was something special about Pete and every time I could see him on TV playing the Cubs I watched. Taking a look at Pete you wouldn’t think he was the ball player he was. He showed every person who watched him that you too could do anything you want to do in life but it’s going to take everything you have and then some. I never seen a better competitor or more determined player to ever come close to Pete. After his career I loved hearing him talk and it was usually about the game we all love. Yes he made mistakes but haven’t we all and it seems we have people who defend murderers far more better. I often thought due to Pete’s competitive nature that was second to none he needed gambling to be able to compete. Even if he bet on the Reds while managing nobody proved he rigged the game or lineup to cover his bets. Regardless it’s a loss that hurts deep because he loved this game so deeply. The game needed Pete and Pete needed the game but I hope he knew just how much he was loved. Lineups are posted early and numerous commercials or advertising at the ballparks today wanting people to bet. I’m glad you saw the side of Pete may forget and you met your wife through him.
Good show Doug - None of us are free of behaviorial challenges - we've all done things we don't talk about - passed circumstances cant be undone - we gotta keep movin
Growing up in Ohio #14 was the guy that I wanted to be when I played Little League baseball. Now that I am nearing sixty years of age, it's easy to see how Pete Rose became his own worst enemy in the public's eyes. The tried-and-true fact was that Pete Rose chose to live his life on HIS TERMS and even though he publicly stated that he wanted to be a part of the Hall of Fame, it was more for his family to see his legacy after he passed. Personally, I think he knew he was never going to be reinstated and did not really care if it happened or not.
Pete would come to Cooperstown during induction weekend & would set up a table on Main Street to do autographs. Always saw a line of fans wanting to meet him.⚾️⚾️
The best thing that ever happened to me is trusting Jesus. I took Him as my Savior on Nov. 14, 1975. He forgave me of all my wrongdoings and gave me new life. If He can do it for me, he can do it for anyone.
Very eloquently stated, Mr. Doug Flynn. Pete Rose may not have been the best, most graceful athlete in the world. However, nobody put forth more effort on a baseball field than #14. The nickname Charlie Hustle fit him to a tee. Bench, Perez, Morgan, Foster, Griffey, Concepcion, and Geronimo all make great contributions to those Reds teams. But there would have been NO Big Red Machine without Pete. He was the catalyst. And let's not forget, he put the Philadelphia Phillies over the top in 1980. Helping them to a World Championship. For his play on the field, he should be in the Hall of Fame. Sure, he made mistakes after his playing career. But all of us are flawed human beings. We all make mistakes. Let (s)he who without sin cast the first stone.
FUN FACTS: * The Big Red Machine never won a World Series without Doug Flynn. * While Doug did win a Gold Glove with the Mets, he hit .275 as a Red, including a 10-game hitting streak in '76. * Of all the runs Doug scored as a Red, the teammate that drove him in the most? Yup....Pete Rose. (11 times)
He wasn't there for the money? He left the Reds for more money when the Reds were on the brink of winning another one -- see 1979-1981. The Reds should have at least one more trophy in the case from those years. I don't blame him for leaving, but he was there for the money. He was gambling on the game. He could have easily bet on other sports and not been banned permanently. He could have at least just bet on every other team in MLB other than the Reds, and he would have missed only 1 year and history would be all different in terms of Pete Rose. Instead, he not only bet on the Reds games, but he cast the first stone by blaming MLB for a witch hunt, and blamed the investigator and reporters for years that they were all "after him" and that they created the evidence. He painted a good story too and had many believers. Going easy on him wouldn't have been so hard either if he just came out with the truth all those years later. However, he failed to do that time and time again with half truths and his sad stories about all the commissioners being against him. MLB and any fans on this side of the fence did not make that bed that he made for himself. Did Pete love the game? Sure he did. He was all in and that's what made fans love him too. His style was hard nosed every day on every play. Does MLB love baseball? Sure it does. Upholding this rule that was put in place due to the biggest scandal that almost ended the sport shows that they love the game too just as much as Rose did. Can you imagine if the rule was a player or manager will be banned for 10 years? Even Hall of Famers might be intrigued at that point in their last couple years of their career to start betting and throw games just to squeeze the last bit of money out of the game knowing they're getting in anyway. I am glad that most players have the decency not to go down this betting road (hall of famer or not). Pete could have had chances for reinstatement but his apologies were all hollow. He always had some comment that what he did wasn't as bad as what someone else did. This issue is about Pete and what he did and no one else and it's the only rule that clearly states the punishment. Also, MLB is not using Fanduel and all the other gambling sites to promote gambling by their managers and players. They are promoting it for the fans to bet, just like they sell beer in the stadiums. I don't see the players being allowed to chug beers in between innings even though MLB has ads all over the stadium, sell it in the stadium, and the ads are all over the streams of every game. MLB will be wiped off the planet by the NFL and every other league if they didn't get on board with the country's legalization of betting. It's a sad fact, but nevertheless, it's a fact. Either way, MLB is not promoting their managers and players to bet on the games by doing so, nor are they breaking rule 21 that's in place, because these betting sites are all legal. The rule clearly states what happens to those who use illegal ways to gamble.
Doug I tell my son he wasn’t the greatest hitter of all time he was the best baseball player of all time. And let’s find God and Jesus Christ in our youth.
Pete signed with the Phillies in December 1978 for 3.2 million for four years, approximately $800,000 a year Dick Williams was not the general manager of the Reds at that time.
Yes a great ball player …….BUT let’s look at the entire picture ……doesn’t the Hall of Fame examine a person’s character? …….lets see -1- in jail for tax evasion -2- gambling on baseball -3- sex with a young girl ( 14 or 15 ) - Rose claims she was 16 years old- by the way Rose was in his thirties and married with children …….and people want to honour him with a plaque !!!
Very nice of Doug to try to put a positive spin onto Rose, but on balance he was a very bad guy. And. Sorry to tell you, Jesus is not helping now or ever. But you're a classy guy, Doug. I really liked you with the Mets when I was just old enough to follow.
Doug, thank you so much for this heartfelt remembrance of Pete Rose. Yes, he had his flaws that have been well documented but way too much of his legacy has been slanted towards the negative. In so many respects, he gave back generously to his teammates, the game and the fans. He did a heck of a lot of good during his lifetime. Thank you for reminding us of just how kind Pete Rose could be.
On balance, Rose was a really bad guy.
Wow,Doug Flynn!I remember when you played for the Mets and would always pull on your eyelashes when batting and playing the field.I always thought your defense should have gotten you to be an all star game often.when you played for the Mets,my favorite team,I was a kid and now I'm 61.wow how time flys.God bless you.
Thank you Mr. Flynn for this podcast. Really great to hear your perspective. Loved watching you play for the Mets and glad you're doing so well.
Doug just discovering your channel today. I am a lifelong Mets fan. You are one of my favorite 2B of all time. I loved that late 70s Mets era when you came over with Steve Henderson, the late Pat Zachary and Dan Norman
The Doug Flynn Show? Wow. I liked Flynn as a tremendous fielding second baseman on the Mets. Haven't heard from Flynn in decades. And now I just ran into this.
Upon seeing Doug Flynn has a show, I instantly subscribed! Great tribute!! You were truly an Amazing member of the Mets!
1980 gold glove
Growing up in the 70's Pete was my favorite player, Yankees fan but Pete was it. I was a lead off guy and modeled my stance after his.
Wow, this was amazing. So good to see & hear you, Doug. As a kid growing up in NJ, the Big Red Machine very much WAS my childhood.
First, I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your sister's disappearance. How utterly heart-breaking. I'd never heard anything about that. I can't even imagine.
It was so good listening to your recollections of Pete. And what a lasting gift that you have the love of your life, thanks in large measure to him.
I remember every one of you guys, right down to the youngest player on those championship teams, Manny Sarmiento. Thank you for your contributions to that great team, for the immeasurable excitement and the wonderful memories. And thanks for taking the time for this tribute to Pete and for sharing it with us.
He broke the spirit of the game. Responsible position. Ultimate Showman. Tough
Thank you Doug Flynn!!! That was classy!!! Pete was my favorite player from the time my dad told me to come watch this guy sprint to first on a walk!!! Been hooked ever since!!!!
Thank You Doug This is was what I needed to hear. I’m 61 years old grew watching you all The Amazing Big Red Machine Pete was my all time Favorite player and it breaks my heart he never got to go to the Hall of while he was alive. I won’t go to Cooperstown if Pete’s not there neither am I .. Thank you again Doug
Doug, Just had the pleasure of watching your Pod Cast "A Tribute to Pete Rose." So know, since Pete passed, I had listening and watched many, many interviews, stories, and thoughts presented by many people. Many think they really knew The Man but most did not. You truly knew the man - his mind, his heart, and his contribution to baseball and the lives he touched. Thank you for sincere and adequate portrayal of Pete Edward Rose. As you send in the end, "We Love You Pete. You will be missed." Larry Starr, Reds Athletic Trainer, 1972-1992
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your words regarding Pete Rose. I am a Cincinnati native and watched his entire career. I love the man, his athleticism on the field and I forgave him years ago for his mistakes. The greatest hitter of all time is in a HOF of his own. The fans know where he belongs and if The Board of Directors of the HOF put him on the ballot posthumously it will be a slap in the face to his family, friends and fans who have always supported Pete. He is way more famous outside of the HOF than in it. They denied Pete something he deserved and paid his dues for 40 years. Pete, you are the HOF … RIP “Charley Hustle”
Thank you for your insight into the story of Pete rose, your service to the Mets and your beautiful gospel message!
Hey Doug. Great to see you now have a podcast. I had the pleasure of playing for you a few times @ Reds Baseball Heaven.
I know how much Pete meant to you. Not only was Pete one of the greatest ever, but he was highly entertaining, funny and knowledgeable about the game. Personal insights like this show the kind and human side of #14. Wonderful tribute.
Doug Flynn is a good man.
Doug Flynn love your take and experiences with Pete Rose. It’s so refreshing to know the man he truly was. Also so you play and enjoyed the Big Red Machine.
“ Let the man without sin cast the first stone” 🙏⚾️
This show proves that eventually everyone on the planet will have a podcast.
Pete Rose needs to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. We all need to tell the people at the Baseball Hall of fame what the fans want. Remember No Man is perfect in this world.
Doug, i played 2nd base in little league and my dad would take me to see you play during spring training in 76 and 77. I thought it was the coolest thing to chat with you and Pete about the game and i was proud as a peacock to show my buddies your autographs. About 2 years after that Billy Graham came to Tampa stadium and i received Jesus as my personal Savior. Thank you for your segment on Pete. You presented it with class just like the gentleman you are and Pete was.
Growing up I was not a fan of Pete Rose cause he played for the Reds, Phillies, and Expos. I respected his play on the field, and believe he should be in the HOF.
Great Words Doug. I grew up a Die Hard Chicago White Sox fan. There was something special about Pete and every time I could see him on TV playing the Cubs I watched. Taking a look at Pete you wouldn’t think he was the ball player he was. He showed every person who watched him that you too could do anything you want to do in life but it’s going to take everything you have and then some. I never seen a better competitor or more determined player to ever come close to Pete. After his career I loved hearing him talk and it was usually about the game we all love. Yes he made mistakes but haven’t we all and it seems we have people who defend murderers far more better. I often thought due to Pete’s competitive nature that was second to none he needed gambling to be able to compete. Even if he bet on the Reds while managing nobody proved he rigged the game or lineup to cover his bets. Regardless it’s a loss that hurts deep because he loved this game so deeply. The game needed Pete and Pete needed the game but I hope he knew just how much he was loved. Lineups are posted early and numerous commercials or advertising at the ballparks today wanting people to bet. I’m glad you saw the side of Pete may forget and you met your wife through him.
Good show Doug - None of us are free of behaviorial challenges - we've all done things we don't talk about - passed circumstances cant be undone - we gotta keep movin
I absolutely love, that someone's standing up for Pete. Society is so hypocritical. He made a mistake, like we all do. Stop acting holyer than thow.
I think you meant to say hypocritical
Amen
Thank you!
Growing up in Ohio #14 was the guy that I wanted to be when I played Little League baseball. Now that I am nearing sixty years of age, it's easy to see how Pete Rose became his own worst enemy in the public's eyes. The tried-and-true fact was that Pete Rose chose to live his life on HIS TERMS and even though he publicly stated that he wanted to be a part of the Hall of Fame, it was more for his family to see his legacy after he passed. Personally, I think he knew he was never going to be reinstated and did not really care if it happened or not.
Doug I never saw you play a Major League Baseball game, but I did see you play in a USSSA softball World Series in 1985 in Greensboro, NC.
Pete would come to Cooperstown during induction weekend & would set up a table on Main Street to do autographs. Always saw a line of fans wanting to meet him.⚾️⚾️
Pete Rose was the best. His approach to the game was inspirational. He deserves to be in the HOF. He's the best hitter of all time.
The best thing that ever happened to me is trusting Jesus. I took Him as my Savior on Nov. 14, 1975. He forgave me of all my wrongdoings and gave me new life. If He can do it for me, he can do it for anyone.
Are you sure about that? just checking
Hmmm…..Was that Charles IGNORANT FALLING ROCK?
Pete Rose was making 700 grand a year in Philadelphia
Very eloquently stated, Mr. Doug Flynn. Pete Rose may not have been the best, most graceful athlete in the world. However, nobody put forth more effort on a baseball field than #14. The nickname Charlie Hustle fit him to a tee. Bench, Perez, Morgan, Foster, Griffey, Concepcion, and Geronimo all make great contributions to those Reds teams. But there would have been NO Big Red Machine without Pete. He was the catalyst. And let's not forget, he put the Philadelphia Phillies over the top in 1980. Helping them to a World Championship. For his play on the field, he should be in the Hall of Fame. Sure, he made mistakes after his playing career. But all of us are flawed human beings. We all make mistakes. Let (s)he who without sin cast the first stone.
Thanks Doug
FUN FACTS:
* The Big Red Machine never won a World Series without Doug Flynn.
* While Doug did win a Gold Glove with the Mets, he hit .275 as a Red, including a 10-game hitting streak in '76.
* Of all the runs Doug scored as a Red, the teammate that drove him in the most? Yup....Pete Rose. (11 times)
Pete Rose - The Day Baseball Died...
May GOD rest Pete Rose in peace...❤
I liked Flynn as a NY Met’👏🤩
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Damn Onions, I know some 9 yr old in 1960, watching Pete play for the Geneva Reds and has worn #14 ever since. RIP Pete
He wasn't there for the money? He left the Reds for more money when the Reds were on the brink of winning another one -- see 1979-1981. The Reds should have at least one more trophy in the case from those years. I don't blame him for leaving, but he was there for the money.
He was gambling on the game. He could have easily bet on other sports and not been banned permanently. He could have at least just bet on every other team in MLB other than the Reds, and he would have missed only 1 year and history would be all different in terms of Pete Rose. Instead, he not only bet on the Reds games, but he cast the first stone by blaming MLB for a witch hunt, and blamed the investigator and reporters for years that they were all "after him" and that they created the evidence. He painted a good story too and had many believers. Going easy on him wouldn't have been so hard either if he just came out with the truth all those years later. However, he failed to do that time and time again with half truths and his sad stories about all the commissioners being against him. MLB and any fans on this side of the fence did not make that bed that he made for himself.
Did Pete love the game? Sure he did. He was all in and that's what made fans love him too. His style was hard nosed every day on every play. Does MLB love baseball? Sure it does. Upholding this rule that was put in place due to the biggest scandal that almost ended the sport shows that they love the game too just as much as Rose did.
Can you imagine if the rule was a player or manager will be banned for 10 years? Even Hall of Famers might be intrigued at that point in their last couple years of their career to start betting and throw games just to squeeze the last bit of money out of the game knowing they're getting in anyway. I am glad that most players have the decency not to go down this betting road (hall of famer or not).
Pete could have had chances for reinstatement but his apologies were all hollow. He always had some comment that what he did wasn't as bad as what someone else did. This issue is about Pete and what he did and no one else and it's the only rule that clearly states the punishment.
Also, MLB is not using Fanduel and all the other gambling sites to promote gambling by their managers and players. They are promoting it for the fans to bet, just like they sell beer in the stadiums. I don't see the players being allowed to chug beers in between innings even though MLB has ads all over the stadium, sell it in the stadium, and the ads are all over the streams of every game. MLB will be wiped off the planet by the NFL and every other league if they didn't get on board with the country's legalization of betting. It's a sad fact, but nevertheless, it's a fact. Either way, MLB is not promoting their managers and players to bet on the games by doing so, nor are they breaking rule 21 that's in place, because these betting sites are all legal. The rule clearly states what happens to those who use illegal ways to gamble.
Fantastic words about the hit king. Hall of fame would have been lucky to have pete rose in it. But when u snooze u lose👏💃
Doug I tell my son he wasn’t the greatest hitter of all time he was the best baseball player of all time. And let’s find God and Jesus Christ in our youth.
I remember when Doug got traded to Ny Mets fo Tom Seaver.
Pete signed with the Phillies in December 1978 for 3.2 million for four years, approximately $800,000 a year
Dick Williams was not the general manager of the Reds at that time.
i look at pete roses gamling mistake alot like president nixon and watergate he got pardon and forgivinen
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Yes a great ball player …….BUT let’s look at the entire picture ……doesn’t the Hall of Fame examine a person’s character? …….lets see -1- in jail for tax evasion -2- gambling on baseball -3- sex with a young girl ( 14 or 15 ) - Rose claims she was 16 years old- by the way Rose was in his thirties and married with children …….and people want to honour him with a plaque !!!
Very nice of Doug to try to put a positive spin onto Rose, but on balance he was a very bad guy. And. Sorry to tell you, Jesus is not helping now or ever. But you're a classy guy, Doug. I really liked you with the Mets when I was just old enough to follow.