The Cincinnati Reds made news last week when news broke that they had requested and received permission from Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to honor Pete Rose, who’s banned from baseball for violating the league’s gambling policy, on the field to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Rose’s record-tying 4,192 career hit.

The event marks only the second time, and first-ever in Cincinnati, since being banned that Rose has been allowed to take part in an on-field celebration. The other came during the 1999 All-Star Game when he was recognized as a member of the MLB All-Century Team.

Ironically, Rose was booked to do an appearance at Hollywood Casino on that night as part of a celebrity roast. That event has since been postponed.

The celebration at Great American Ball Park will include an appearance by Rose and video highlights of the events surrounding one of Major League Baseball's most historic moments, according to a statement released from the team.

Expected to attend the pre-game ceremonies are former teammates Tony Perez and Cesar Geronimo. Pete and his family also will attend the afternoon game on Sunday, September 12.

The announcement comes on August 24, the 21-year mark since Rose was banned for life from MLB by-then commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti during the 1989 season.

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