My Prison Without Bars

Pete Rose holds more major league baseball records than any other player in history. His old-fashioned work ethic turned his great talent into legendary accomplishments. Rose is also a lifelong gambler. For the past 13 years, he has been banned from baseball & barred from his rightful place in the Hall of Fame -- accused of violating MLB s one taboo. Rule 21 states that no one associated with baseball shall ever gamble on the game. The punishment is a permanent barring from baseball & exclusion from the Hall of Fame. Rose has denied betting on the game that he loves. Here, Rose gives a vivid picture of his life in prison, his early life & baseball career. Also confronts his demons, tackling the ugly truths about his gambling & his behavior. Photos.