RIP: Pete Rose

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I wish they had let him in the HOF as a player. They could have left the ban in place for working in MLB, but he deserved to see his bust go in!

RIP to one of the greatest ever.
 
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Unbelievable how many iconic figures are shuffling off lately. Love or hate him (and I did both at various times), as a Phillies fan, I have to acknowledge Pete's contribution to the sport. RIP.
 

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I was a huge fan, until I wasn't. But the years have softened my feelings toward the man. He was the ultimate competitor, no one ever questioned his effort and he belongs in the Hall of Fame. RIP Pete

Pete’s problem is he lied about gambling until he went broke and needed to sell a book. He was always on the counter attack with MLB which assured they’d never lift the ban. He’s playing resume is as HOF worthy as it gets but only has himself to blame for not getting in sadly.
 

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Pete’s problem is he lied about gambling until he went broke and needed to sell a book. He was always on the counter attack with MLB which assured they’d never lift the ban. He’s playing resume is as HOF worthy as it gets but only has himself to blame for not getting in sadly.
Oh I know, all he probably had to do was admit the truth. But it's too late for that now and let's face it, there are a lot of people in the Hall that I wouldn't invite home for dinner.
 

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The time in America before baseball. 100 years. The time of baseball til now 148 years

In 148 years in an actually integrated league, Pete Rose is the hit king.

Especially in modern day, the gambling thing as not a player is just nonsense
 

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