Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Pete Rose News

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson sent out a post after Pete Rose passed away.
Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson (left) and wife Cookie Johnson react during game three of the 2021 NLCS against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers defeated the Braves 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson (left) and wife Cookie Johnson react during game three of the 2021 NLCS against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers defeated the Braves 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pete Rose is one of the best players in MLB history.

The 17-time All-Star played 24 seasons and is most known for his legendary 19-year run with the Cincinnati Reds.

On Monday evening, the tragic news that Rose had passed away was announced.

Via The Reds: "The Reds are heartbroken to learn of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose."

Many people reacted to the news on social media, and one person who sent out a post was Basketball Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) Magic Johnson.

Johnson wrote: "We've lost one of the greatest, most exciting and toughest players that's ever played in baseball history! Thank you, Pete, for helping me fall in love with baseball. Rest in peace 🙏🏾

Cookie and I will be praying for the Rose family. All of baseball should be mourning this true legend!"

Many fans reacted to Johnson's post within the first 40 minutes.

@TheAngelo2258: "Now that is sad.. omg"

@MikeKleuckling: "Should’ve already been in the Hall of Fame. MLB get your head on straight and do the right thing"

@ArthurAnpeeples: "Pete Rose is a legend of the game. One of the true all time greats. Those Cincinnati teams in the mid-1970s were so dominant. RIP Charlie Hustle."

@mojohager: "Should be in the Hall"

@jfalgren: "Two of my favorite athletes from my childhood… Magic was amazing to watch on the court! BUT Charlie Hustle…. What a passionate competitor!! #RIPPete"

Rose won three World Series Championships and has the most hits in MLB history (4,256).

He retired after the 1986 season.


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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.