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

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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