Pete Rose : (4) " If you screw up and do something, don’t lie about it; come clean. " - Pete Rose " The greatest competitor was Bob Gibson. He worked so fast out there and he always had the hood up. He always wanted to close his own deal. He never talked to you because he was battling so hard. I sure as hell don’t miss batting against him, but I miss him in the game. " - Pete Rose " My father taught me that the only way you can make good at anything is to practice, and then practice some more. " - Pete Rose " I know everything about Ty Cobb except the size of his hat. " - Pete Rose