from Riversharks.com

On Wednesday, May 21 the Camden Riversharks will honor legendary baseball player and local hero Pete Rose by retiring his number at Campbell’s Field.

Pete will be in attendance for the event and will participate in a special on-field ceremony honoring him and his legendary career. Pete will be presented with a special Riversharks jersey with his familiar 14 on the back. That number will then be retired and never worn by a Riversharks player.

“Pete has meant so much to baseball fans all over the world, but the baseball fans in this area have a special affection toward him,” commented Riversharks General Manager John Brandt. “We want to honor the way Pete played the game and use that as an example of the type of intensity and hustle that we expect from our players.”

On hand for the ceremony will be Riversharks manager Wayne Krenchiki who played for the Cincinnati Reds with Pete. Pete will arrive early and be on hand to talk with the Riversharks players as well as their opponent that night, the Newark Bears.

Pete holds 19 National League and Major League records including total hits in a career, games played in a career, most at bats in a career and most singles in a career. To local fans Pete is best known for leading the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1980 World Series Championship and for that he will always be a local sports hero.

“First and foremost we are baseball fans,” Brandt added. “We are honored that Pete would include us in his very busy schedule and we are excited to honor him at our ballpark.”

Tickets for the Pete Rose Appreciation Night and all Riversharks home games go on sale Saturday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Campbell’s Field Ticket Office. Everyone who purchases a ticket, for any 2003 game, in person on Saturday will be registered for a special drawing with the winner getting to attend a private “meet and greet” with Pete Rose on May 21.