In Photos: Cincinnati Reds fans honor Pete Rose on Sunday’s 14-hour memorial visitation at Great American Ball Park

The Cincinnati Reds organized a 14-hour visitation for franchise icon Pete Rose at Great American Ball Park on Sunday. Fans flocked to the ballpark to pay respects to the legendary slugger who died on Sept. 30.

The event was organized with the cooperation of Rose's daughters, Fawn and Kara. Thousands of fans gathered to lay respect to the 17-time All-Star with his iconic No. 14 jersey.

The video board at the ballpark showed some of the iconic slugger's most memorable moments. Fans placed Reds caps, roses, baseballs and No. 14 jerseys at the Rose statue outside the ballpark. They also witnessed an urn containing Rose's ashes along with his Reds Hall of Fame jacket.

Pete Rose, an integral part of the Reds' back-to-back World Series wins in 1975 and 1976, was nicknamed "Charlie Hustle" because of his hard work and passion for the game. Rose's daughter Fawn was overwhelmed by the love for the hometown hero.

"We are deeply moved by the overwhelming love and support from the people of Cincinnati, the entire baseball community, and fans across the world as we mourn the loss of our beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Brother, Pete Rose," she said.

Cincinnati Reds will celebrate "Pete Rose Day" next season

The Reds will celebrate "Pete Rose Day" on May 14 next year before the game against the Chicago White Sox, also paying homage to the MLB icon's jersey number.

Although Pete Rose was barred from the Hall of Fame induction due to his betting on games during his stint as a player and a manager, Reds executive director Rick Wells shared his sentiments at the event.

"I don't know what's going to happen down the road, but I know a lot of people would like to see him in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and we'll leave that up to them," Wells said.

Pete Rose's legacy as a player and his record as the hits leader is unlikely to be eclipsed by an MLB player anytime soon, but his off-field indiscretions have slightly tainted his Hall of Fame-worthy career.

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