On May 14 -- both at Great American Ball Park and throughout Reds Country -- it was a day to remember in honor of a player Cincinnati will never forget: Pete Rose. Rose’s passing last September shocked the baseball world,

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona wasn't certain if he'd have an emotional reaction to the organization's planned celebration of Pete Rose. The Pete Rose Night celebration Wednesday, May 14 featured a pregame ceremony followed by a game between the Reds and Chicago White Sox.

Mike Schmidt: "There's a cloud.. ... I think if you posed the question to all the living Hall of Famers right now, I think it would almost be 50-50."

Pete Rose was a larger-than-life baseball star during his playing career. But he belonged to Cincinnati. It's where Rose was born, where he played for most of his 24 seasons and also managed. On Wednesday,

There was plenty to cheer about on Pete Rose Night at Great American Ball Park, but it generally wasn't related to the game.

"Your reaction that he might finally get his due in Cooperstown." "You want me to go there?" Brennaman asked.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.