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	Friday, June 16
	Selig won't make another exception Associated Press
	PHILADELPHIA -- Pete Rose was not expected to attend any of this weekend's festivities honoring the Philadelphia Phillies' 1980 World Series championship team. Rose, who agreed to a lifetime ban from baseball in 1989 following an investigation of his gambling, did not attend similar celebrations earlier this month in Cincinnati when the 1975 Reds were honored for their championship. Baseball made a one-time exception during the World Series last fall, allowing Rose to be introduced as part of the All-Century team. Commissioner Bud Selig refused to allow the career hits leader to take part in the team celebrations. "This is a shame for the fans particularly, because Pete Rose played the game with gusto, great enthusiasm and with everyday heart and soul," said former Phillies reliever Tug McGraw, who had invited Rose to watch Saturday's game from his corporate box. A parade featuring the 1980 Phillies took place in downtown Philadelphia on Friday night and a pregame ceremony was scheduled for Saturday night. Larry Shenk, the Phillies' vice president of public relations, said he spoke to Rose's business manager, Warren Green, and was told Rose would not be in Philadelphia. More than 20 players and staff members from the 1980 Phillies were expected, many reminiscing about a blur of August and September games that led to a thrilling playoff series with Houston and a less dramatic victory over the Kansas City Royals in the World Series. "The guys pretty much look about the same," McGraw said Friday at a team luncheon welcoming back the former players. "(Outfielder Greg) Luzinski's put on a few pounds, but then again so have I," he joked. Catcher Bob Boone remembered back to Philadelphia's ticker-tape parade following the Series win. "I just get chills," Boone said. "Probably the neatest thing they ever did. It was the first time we really saw what the city thought of us. It wasn't just the Phillies the baseball team, it was the Phillies of Philadelphia."		ALSO SEE Rose barred from participating in Big Red Machine salute Rose's lawyers dispute findings in 1989 investigation Rose receives living legend award at Philly sportswriters banquet All-Century Team: Gehrig tops voting, Rose makes the cut TV reporter's relentless interview with Rose irks fans For Pete's sake: Combative Rose back in baseball for one night