ESPN is spending a lot of time on the Pete Rose issue this weekend, more for publicizing their made-for-tv movie. Of course, the discussion turns to the HoF in every segment.
Pete Rose was my favorite ball player. The Reds were my team. I liked the way they played the game, and they put everything into it.
I can’t stand Rose now. As great a player as he was, he has shown himself to be a little man. The whole issue of whether he should be in the Hall of Fame or not can be resolved quite easily, although it wouldn’t be a solution he could deal with.
I think the best hitter in Major League history should be honored in the HoF. I think he should be eligible on April 14, 2041. That is his 100th birthday. That way, the problem is resolved, and he doesn’t benefit from his induction–if he receives enough votes at that time. Of course, Pete would be really mad. He couldn’t market himself as a Hall-of-Famer during his lifetime.
Tough.
Tough crap for Pete, until they put Shoeless Joe in Pete needs to STFU. I liked Pete too, but for the better part of the last 85 years everyone in baseball has known what actions would bring about the “death penalty. Pete seems unable to admit that he even has had a gambling problem, let alone that he may have bet on a game or three (hundred).
Comment by Bubba Bo Bob Brain — September 26, 2004 @ 9:22 pm
Pete Rose should not be in the hall. they should put a bronze version of third base with his name on it and set it 90 feet from the front door of the hall and leave it there forever.
Comment by rammer — September 27, 2004 @ 8:57 pm