PHILADELPHIA — Pete Rose is exactly what you'd expect him to be at 80 years old. His mind is sharp and his opinions are strong and defiant even though he is resigned to the likelihood that his plaque will never hang on the hallowed walls of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
He is content living in Las Vegas, the home he adopted in 2003 because, in his words, "it's the only place where my gig works." The gig is a unique one, but nobody is more qualified for the job.
Rose is essentially a professional autograph signer who loves to entertain every bit as much as any other performer you'll see in Vegas.