Pete Rose Achieves New Milestone with Return to Licensed MLB Cards

In an unexpected turn of events, baseball legend Pete Rose has reached a significant milestone by appearing in the 2024 Bowman Baseball card set. This marks the first time since his lifetime ban in 1989 that Rose has been featured in a licensed MLB product. The 2024 Bowman set includes Rose as a Retrofractor variation, alongside other baseball greats like Bob Gibson.

Rose’s reappearance in a licensed MLB card product is particularly noteworthy given his long-standing ban from baseball for gambling on games, including those involving his own team, the Cincinnati Reds. This inclusion has generated considerable buzz among collectors and fans, making Rose’s cards highly sought after.

The milestone was further highlighted when the top Rose autographed card, a 1/1 autographed SuperFractor, was pulled on release day at Louisville Sports Cards.