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Report: Pete Rose says health is deteriorating in court documents

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MLB hit king Pete Rose apparently isn't doing too well.

The 77-year-old former Cincinnati Reds great said his health is "deteriorating," according to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports.

"I am in poor health and disabled ... and have trouble walking," the documents submitted by Rose read.

The former big-league star filed the documents as part of a divorce with estranged wife Carol Rose.

Also described in the filing is how Pete's income has dropped by $550,000 after losing jobs with FOX Sports and Hit King in 2017.

While he apparently still earns $437,000 per year, he claims his lawyer fees and other "great debts" are bleeding him dry.

In 1989, the 17-time All-Star and winner of the 1973 National League MVP was penalized with permanent ineligibility from baseball amid accusations he gambled on games while playing for and managing the Reds.

He retired after the 1986 season with 4,256 career hits.

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