This is something I feel very strongly on.Pete Rose is a Hall of famer no matter the gambling.

 

Breaking the rules is still breaking the rules, and the outcome is usually that you lose all.

 

Hell Yes he should be in the HF

 

No absolutely not...I really dislike that guy for the way he played(yes Ray Fosse utter BS All Star game..Charlie Hustle my ass) not to mention the gambling..sorry Pete...you lose



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Yes, he should be in the Hall of fame. He gambled and that was wrong, but he never tested positive for cocaine ( one player tested positve 7 times and still was allowed to play!) or steriods and had over 4,000 hits. I guess you can get high and play and its ok.

 

Yes this my point.He did not do roids or get in trouble b/c he liked to "make it rain" and "keep it real"(ie pacman jones).He has apologized and expressed remorse.

 

Yes he should. He has paid his due and done everything the comish has said he needs to do. Plus you should be judged based on what you do on the field. Bonds will get in as will Sosa and others. No there is not 100% proof they cheated but.....
LT did drugs and a few others in the NFL they will in get or already are. Rick Tocket will get in the NHL hall when his time comes.

 

You almost had me until Tocchet??? No way is he worthy of the Hall

I'll stand by my vote. Gambling is one of the most serious offenses in sports...sorry Pete, you had your chance and you friggin blew it.

Gambling and Sports...automatic ban...ask Hornug


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Do doing coke or smokin a joint is ok? Thats breaking the law. depending where and how gambling is not agaisnt the law. I am not saying gambling on on your sport is ok, but if players do things against the law, and get into the HOF how can you not put someone such as Rose in the hall. How many times did Strawberry get busted for drugs? Bet he get in the hall based on his numbers.

 

Have to vote yes.

His nomination should be based on what he did on the field, not off.