Pete Rose Won't Join Alumni Activities: Phillies

PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies and Pete Rose announced Wednesday that Rose will not be participating in any activities in the upcoming Phillies Alumni Weekend.

The announcement comes on the heels of allegations that Rose had a sexual relationship with an underage girl in the 1970s.

"Due to recent events, the Phillies and Pete Rose have decided that Pete will not participate in the Phillies Alumni Weekend festivities to be held at Citizens Bank Park on August 10-13, 2017," the announcement reads.

Those activities include a tribute to former Wall of Fame inductees during a pre-game ceremony Saturday, Aug. 12 and more than 40 alumni being recognized on-field on Sunday Aug 13

Rose, who played for the Phils from 1979 t0 1983 words were also included in the announcement.

"While I am truly honored that the Phillies fans voted for me to be this year's Wall of Fame inductee, I am concerned that other matters will overshadow the goodwill associated with Alumni Weekend, and I agree with the decision not to participate," Rose said.

With rose being removed from the activities, the team will not distribute the Pete Rose bobble figurine giveaway on Friday, Aug. 11.

Rose is being accused of having sexual relationship with a woman for several years in the 1970s, beginning before she turned 16, which amounts to statutory rape in this specific case, according to ESPN.

All fans in attendance for the Aug. 13 game will receive a Wall of Fame card pack.

Fans with tickets to games on Friday, Aug. 11 or Saturday, Aug. 12 can exchange their tickets for any remaining 2017 game or receive a refund at any Citizens Bank Park sales window or by mailing their tickets to The Phillies, One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148.

Exchanges or refunds must be processed by Oct. 1, 2017.

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