Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose

The HBO docuseries *Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose* delves into one of baseball's most enduring controversies. Pete Rose, nicknamed "Charlie Hustle" for his aggressive playing style, is a sports legend who holds the all-time record for the most hits in MLB history. However, his incredible career is overshadowed by a massive scandal. In 1989, he accepted a lifetime ban from baseball amid allegations that he bet on games while he was a player and manager. This series explores the evidence against him and the decades-long debate that followed. It examines the complex legacy of a flawed hero and asks the question many fans still argue over: should he be in the Hall of Fame? The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.