Yes he does....
I know my stance is not popular, but I have been in pro locker rooms. The rules are stated clearly. Everyone sees them, every time they enter or leave the room.
Gambling will ruin the game. Especially when managers are involved.
My position on this remains, the day he dies he should be voted into the hall. His accomplishments deserve that. His behavior excludes him while he is alive.
I know it sucks for him. But he knew the rules and he chose to ignore them.
And he will be... after he has died. He knew he faced a lifetime ban if he gambled on baseball. He knew the consequences and decided he was going to do it anyway. He will never see himself inducted. But I am sure he will be put in after his passing.
Actions have consequences, and this is a firm reminder.
I love baseball - and refuse to go to a live game or the Hall of Fame until he is in.
So chances are I saw my last game live in 1990.
Charlie Hustle should only be inducted in the HOF after he dies. He should not be allowed to give a HOF induction speech.
We have to keep baseball safe for gamblers.
Now if only our country could be run this way....unethical actions have consequences.
I would like to see Shoeless Joe Jackson in the Hall before Pete Rose is given serious consideration.
He should never be allowed in ever, even after he dies.
His wagers involved his own team while he was manager. That goes to the heart of baseball’s integrity. It’s hard to think of anything worse.
Never ever ever.
I could not agree more. This is a simple grudge, one that'll likely last until Rose dies, simply because Bart Giamatti can't reverse his decision.
They can induct him after he dies.
I always hated him. But I still don't think he belongs in the Hall of Fame. Maybe a Hall of Shame.
I support MLB on this one. Gambling damned near ruined baseball. That’s why the rules prohibiting it exist. Rose knew that when he was placing his bets. I like the guy and loved the way he played but that doesn’t change anything in my mind.
Good.
Rose does NOT belong in the Hall of Fame.
He broke the one rule that brings an automatic, lifetime ban and he did over and over.
He knew the consequences, but said, “Screw baseball, I’m bigger than the game!”
Sorry the HOF has lost a lot of credibility. Damn right Pete Rose belongs in the Hall as does a crew of other “bad guys” who broke all sorts of records. Put an asterick or other identifying note on their plaques. The creep media people have been selecting players for far too long.
Agree with others here...he knew the rules and broke them...put him in the hall the day he dies.
This is a website rightly praised for its belief in the rule of law and rectitude. We also honor contracts. The drug-dealing, whoring, illegal gambling, Mafia tool, forever-shamed convict looked at his options and signed MLB’s contract.
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