Embattled MLB legend Pete Rose dies at 83
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Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball for betting on the game, has died at age 83.
  • 4,256 career hits
  • 3,215 career singles
  • 3,562 career games played
  • 14,053 career at-bats
  • 15,890 career plate appearances
  • meant2live218@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I’m a huge Pete Rose hater. I don’t think gambling should be associated with baseball, and hate all the stupid gambling sponsors and ads going on.

    Now that he’s passed, I’m torn between putting him in the hall cuz his career was indeed hall-worthy, or keeping him out since he broke the cardinal sin of baseball.

    He’ll see none of the glory, taste none of the praise, and give no speeches. Is that enough? Or does it set a bad example for future players (or even kids) that gambling is forgivable?

    • pimento64English
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      2 months ago

      He’s already in the museum, he doesn’t need a plaque and the honors.