... should Pete Rose be allowed to enter the Hall of Fame. If so, when would be the appropriate time. Please state why you are for/against him joining the Hall of Fame.
Sub-question: Do you believe that Pete waited to long to admitting his gambling habits, and how badly did his years of lying hurt him in the eyes of the fans and other baseball players.
(For all of you out there who live outside the US and might not be as interested in baseball, Pete Rose was one of those players who played every game as if it was his last, or as if it was the 7th game of the World Series. IMO, he was one of the hardest working baseball players ever. He is also the all-time hit leader.
Unfortunately, he gambled on baseball games [including on his own team] as manager of the Reds. This is a major offense and not easily forgiven, by both fans and other baseball players.)
Originally posted by lioyankI grew up watching Pete Rose play and he was one of the best players to ever play the game. I have mixed emotions on this subject because him betting on baseball was wrong but they allow drug heads to enter the Hall of Fame with no problem. I think the ban should remain but they should also ban druggies and criminals who give the game a bad rap.
... should Pete Rose be allowed to enter the Hall of Fame. If so, when would be the appropriate time. Please state why you are for/against him joining the Hall of Fame.
Sub-question: Do you believe that Pete waited to long to admitting his gambling habits, and how badly did his years of lying hurt him in the eyes of the fans and other baseball players.
( ...[text shortened]... Reds. This is a major offense and not easily forgiven, by both fans and other baseball players.)
I think so, he is banned from participating in baseball, so is that to say his induction would imply participation once again? I don't think so. His records stand for themselves and although he is a horses ass by all means, there is no rule that one must be a likeable or righteous person to be a member. (remember what he did to Ray Fosse in the All-Star game?)
His book sucked, I couldn't finish it. What a dumbass! Did he proof read it prior to signing for it's release?! Reads like a high school kid wrote it. And look at the cranium on that guy. He could work nights as a police battering ram!!! 😵