MISL 1977-78: From Concept to Debut [Part 4/4]

A Rousing Debut As Pete Rose Kicks It Off in Long Island

Apr 23, 2024

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For the first three installments of “MISL 1977-78: From Concept to Debut,” click here: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.

Dec. 22, 1978 loomed large on everyone’s calendar.

In Cincinnati, Pete Rose helped the Kids capture the media’s attention. Even though Rose had recently switched to the Philadelphia Phillies, part of his heart (and wallet) stayed in Cincinnat…

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