This Month in History: Legendary baseball star Pete Rose joins the Army in 1963

By Fort Knox PAONovember 8, 2018

Legendary baseball star Pete Rose joins the Army in 1963
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Legendary baseball star Pete Rose joins the Army in 1963
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MLB legend Pete Rose joins the Army in 1963
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FORT KNOX, Kentucky -- Famous baseball player Pete Rose entered the U.S. Army Reserves in November 1963 and was assigned to Fort Knox for basic training and six months of active duty. For more on Rose's experiences while here, go to www.fkgoldstandard.com/content/charlie-hustle.

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MLB legend Pete Rose serves in the Army at Fort Knox.