Pete Rose gets standing ovation as Phillies celebrate 1980 World Series team

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Pete Rose returned to the Philadelphia Phillies to much fanfare on Sunday as he was a part of the organization’s celebration of the 1980 World Series team.

Rose marched out onto the field at Citizens Bank Ballpark to a loud ovation with fans chanting "Pete!"

The 81-year-old all-time leader in hits was an All-Star the year the Phillies won the World Series. The team was 91-71 behind a loaded lineup consisting of Rose, Manny Trillo, Mike Schmidt, Larry Bowa, Bob Boone, Greg Luzinski, Garry Maddox and Bake McBride. Steve Carlton and Dick Ruthven were the leaders on the pitching staff and closer Tug McGraw had a 1.46 ERA in 57 appearances.

Former Philadelphia Phillies player Pete Rose tips his hat to fans during an alumni day event before a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals, Aug. 7, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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Rose said he was happy to be back.

"They made me feel real good today," he said. "I don't want to say I expected it. I guess I did expect it from Philly fans. That's the way they are. They love their sports heroes."

Rose was set to be a part of the Phillies’ Wall of Fame in 2017 when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. He was asked about the allegations and got into a heated exchange with reporters.

There were no immediate plans to put him into the Wall of Fame.

"Anybody would like to be on the Wall of Fame," Rose said. "I don't know who made that decision, but God bless them. They made it for a reason. I'm still here today for the biggest event in a long time here in Philadelphia. I'm sitting right here talking to you guys.