Pete Rose hall of fame weekend: What Reds fans need to know

Pete Rose takes part in the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breaking the career hit record of 4,192 on September 11, 2010 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was honored before the start of the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Pete Rose takes part in the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breaking the career hit record of 4,192 on September 11, 2010 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was honored before the start of the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds fans will get a welcome distraction from an abysmal season this weekend. The Reds will induct the Hit King, Pete Rose, into their Hall of Fame on Saturday at Great American Ball Park before a game against the Padres.

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The induction ceremony is one part of a series of events dedicated to the most famous former Red.

Friday: A pregame ceremony will feature members of the Big Red Machine celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1976 World Series Champions. Players scheduled to attend include: Santo Alcala; Bob Bailey; Johnny Bench (Sunday events); Jack Billingham; Dave Concepcion; Pat Darcy; Dan Driessen; Rawly Eastwick; George Foster; Cesar Geronimo; Ken Griffey, Sr.; Don Gullett; Mike Luml; Will McEnaney; Fred Norman; Tony Perez; Manny Sarmiento; Don Werner; Joel Youngblood; and Pat Zachry.

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Reds players and coaches will wear 1976 uniforms for the 7:10 p.m. game against the Padres. All fans in attendance will receive a 1976 team photo. Fans can purchase a 1976 World Series replica ring ticket package.

Saturday: The induction ceremony will take place on the field before a 4:10 p.m. game. All fans in attendance receive a Pete Rose poster.

Sunday: Rose's No. 14 jersey will be retired in a pregame ceremony. All fans in attendance will receive a Pete Rose print.

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