David Glaskin has worked with Pete Rose more than 100 times over the years. Never did he imagine that he would be with the baseball legend on his last day on Earth.
Rose died on Monday. He was 83.
At the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park on Sunday afternoon, Rose signed autographs alongside his former teammates of the 1970s Cincinnati Reds.
The planning for reuniting the members of the Big Red Machine began a year ago and it was inspired by Rose.
Glaskin runs the Music City Sports Card, Collectibles, and Autograph Show which has been an annual event for the past five years. Last year, the 1995 Atlanta Braves made an appearance — and this year, Glaskin wanted to bring the Big Red Machine to Nashville.
Joining Rose on Sunday were Dave Concepcion, Tony Perez, George Foster, and Ken Griffey Sr.
“I’m in shock,” Glaskin wrote …