Reds honor Pete Rose with 14-hour visitation at stadium

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CINCINNATI -- Thousands of fans streamed into Great American Ball Park despite steady rain on Sunday to pay respects to Pete Rose, baseball's career hits leader, who died Sept. 30 at the age of 83.

The 14-hour visitation, in honor of Rose's jersey number, was arranged by the Cincinnati Reds with cooperation from Rose's daughters, Fawn and Kara, who exchanged hugs, stories and even some tears with fans.

"We wanted to do something like this," said Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame. "You could see from the turnout, it means a lot to the people here. It's a moving experience."

The Reds plan to honor Rose on "Pete Rose Day" when they play the White Sox on…