Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson (left) and wife Cookie Johnson react during game three of the 2021 NLCS against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers defeated the Braves 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Pete Rose News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Sep 30, 2024 8:33 PM ET

Pete Rose is one of the best players in MLB history.

The 17-time All-Star played 24 seasons and is most known for his legendary 19-year run with the Cincinnati Reds.

On Monday evening, the tragic news that Rose had passed away was announced.

Via The Reds: "The Reds are heartbroken to learn of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose."

The Reds are heartbroken to learn of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose. pic.twitter.com/zOlU9NreWR
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 30, 2024

Many people reacted to the news on social media, and one person who sent out a post was Basketball Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) Magic Johnson.

Johnson wrote: "We've lost one of the greatest, most exciting and toughest players that's ever played in baseball history! Thank you, Pete, for helping me fall in love with baseball. Rest in peace

Cookie and I will be praying for the Rose family. All of baseball should be mourning this true legend!"

We've lost one of the greatest, most exciting and toughest players that's ever played in baseball history! Thank you, Pete, for helping me fall in love with baseball. Rest in peace

Cookie and I will be praying for the Rose family. All of baseball should be mourning this true… https://t.co/aYRI8J3lhG
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 1, 2024

Many fans reacted to Johnson's post within the first 40 minutes.

@TheAngelo2258: "Now that is sad.. omg"

Now that is sad.. omg
— Michael A Rodriguez (@TheAngelo2258) October 1, 2024

@MikeKleuckling: "Should’ve already been in the Hall of Fame. MLB get your head on straight and do the right thing"

Should’ve already been in the Hall of Fame. MLB get your head on straight and do the right thing
— Mike Kleuckling (@MikeKleuckling) October 1, 2024

@ArthurAnpeeples: "Pete Rose is a legend of the game. One of the true all time greats. Those Cincinnati teams in the mid-1970s were so dominant. RIP Charlie Hustle."

Pete Rose is a legend of the game. One of the true all time greats. Those Cincinnati teams in the mid-1970s were so dominant. RIP Charlie Hustle.
— Arthur Peeples ⭐️⭐️ (@ArthurAnpeeples) October 1, 2024

@mojohager: "Should be in the Hall"

Should be in the Hall
— GenX1969 (@mojohager) October 1, 2024

@jfalgren: "Two of my favorite athletes from my childhood… Magic was amazing to watch on the court! BUT Charlie Hustle…. What a passionate competitor!! #RIPPete"

Two of my favorite athletes from my childhood… Magic was amazing to watch on the court! BUT Charlie Hustle…. What a passionate competitor!! #RIPPete https://t.co/U8tym3eyU1
— Jed Falgren (@jfalgren) October 1, 2024

Rose won three World Series Championships and has the most hits in MLB history (4,256).

He retired after the 1986 season.

All-time MLB hit leader and 3x World Series champion, Pete Rose, has died at 83 pic.twitter.com/mzJCcRZVJf
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 30, 2024

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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