May 11 in Philadelphia Phillies History: 39-year-old Pete Rose steals second base, third, and home in one inning for the Phillies (1980)

On May 11, 1980 — At Riverfront Stadium In the top of the seventh inning, against the Cincinnati Reds battery off Mario Soto and Don Werner Philadelphia Phillies’ 39-year-old leadoff batter Pete Rose steals home after swiping second and third base to become the first National League player in 52 yea

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