he was one of the best ever to play an he did work hard to be the best.im for you pete an hope to see you in their
2006-08-06 14:33:43 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes, he should.
Granted he should be excluded from the game of baseball but the gambling had nothing to do with his ability as a player. He deserved to be recognized for his contributions as a player.
2006-08-06 14:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by Angela 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No....Pete Rose does not belong in baseball's Hall of Fame.
When Pete Rose played baseball, he would deliberately go after another baseball player in an effort to hurt that ballplayer. When the announcer Jim Gray blindsided Rose, something Rose has done during his playing days, Rose became indignant.
Pete Rose disguised his 'thuggery' on the diamond under some disguise of being a type of 'Charlie Hustle'.
Also, Whatever Mickey Mantle did off of the field was done off of the field and did not in any way compromise the integrity of the game. When a ballplayer gambles and there is some integrity behind the insinuation that Pete Rose violated the integrity of the game, when he was on the field, that issue overshadows any athletic capability Pete Rose may have displayed.
You cannot bet against yourself or not try 100% of the time when you are on the field because you have a bet on the other team or that your team may not be allowed to win by the greatest of margins.
When Pete Rose can definitely clear up all the accusations levied against him, then, and only then should Rose be considered as a possible inductee into the Hall of Fame.
The integrity of the game of baseball, football, basketball, etc., must never be violated. What a person's belief are can be tolerated as we are all human. But not on the field of play.
So, until I am satisfied and the fans of baseball are fully satisfied with his performance and full integrity on the field, 100% of the time, my answer is a resounding...NO.
2006-08-06 22:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by marnefirstinfantry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT!!! He committed the cardinal sin. You absolutely cannot forgive him. Look up the word integrity. If baseball or any sport for that matter lost its integrity, it can no longer be reported in the sports pages of newspapers. If fans think that there is a predetermined ending to a game, like in WWF wrestling, which is what Pete Rose did, by betting on the game, all the suspense is lost. Every clubhouse in MLB has signs clearly posted regarding the integrity of the game and how "fixing" will not be tolerated. Pete Rose did have a tremendous career, but sorry Charlie, you blew it.
2006-08-07 18:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put, every MLB clubhouse has Rules of Conduct prominently displayed. At the top of the list is "No betting on baseball." It doesn't say "No betting against your team," it says "No betting on baseball." There is no gray area there. You bet, you get caught, you're gone.
Rose has admitted he bet on baseball. It took him about 14 years to admit it, but he did admit it. I once questioned whether the allegations were true, but hearing it from the horse's mouth has removed any lingering doubt in my mind.
As a result of his behavior he is also on baseball's Ineligible List. You do not give someone the highest honor in their profession if they are banned from making a living in that profession because they broke clearly stated, widely understood rules. That makes no sense. Do you honor a doctor with a lifetime achievement award if he lost his license for malpractice? Of course not. Rose's situation is no different.
Look, Pete Rose WAS a great player, easily a Hall of Fame caliber player. There can be no denying that. But unless the powers that be remove Rose from the Ineligible List and reinstate him into the game, he should not be put in the Hall of Fame. If they do reinstate him, he should go as soon as possible afterwards, but not before.
2006-08-07 09:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by Mr J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely.
He was a great player. The gambling he did is something that a bunch of others partake of as well... Pete just got caught. Heck, lots of players long after he was gone have done far-worse to the image of the game and gotten off scott-free.
He has paid the price with his banishment.
Now let the guy take his rightful place in the Hall of Fame where he deserves to be.
2006-08-06 21:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a player, absolutely. Pete Rose definitely deserves to be in the HOF. All time AB leader, Hits leader. Charlie Hustle. Played hard every play, every day. He just shouldn't be allowed back into MLB in any capacity (player, manager, coach, owner, president, bat boy, ball boy, trainer, etc.)
2006-08-07 15:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by leo509 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's paid his dues and has been punished enough. It's time to put him in the Hall while he's still alive to enjoy the fame - after all he won't live forever and at 67 he's no spring chicken. Pete for the Hall !!!!
2006-08-07 00:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, Pete Rose should be in the HOF. He was an amazing player, and he should be honored for his on the field accomplishments. The gambling didnt give him an advantage as a player, like taking steroids does. Induct him because of his accomplishments as a player.
2006-08-06 21:40:25 · answer #8 · answered by lmak13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the proper penalty for Rose is to get in the Hall Of Fame posthumously.
2006-08-06 21:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by fjrnj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he bet on baseball! he new the consequences! then he lied about it. yes, he was great but character comes into play as well!. there are rules in all sports, in the work place, and on the social scene. some can be bent, some can be cracked, but there are certain rules that you just don't dare to even think about messing with. he messed with one of those rules. what is so sad, he was great!
2006-08-07 18:50:43 · answer #10 · answered by lou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋