In this 1980 photo, Pete Rose signs 1,200 bats, which were then distributed to early buyers of Phillies season tickets. The bats commemorated Rose’s 10th 200-hit season. Rose would retire with 4,256 hits, a major league record. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Pete Rose
SI VAULT: Rose closing in on Cobb’s hits record (8.19.85)

