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Embattled MLB legend Pete Rose, all-time hits leader, dies at 83 (www.espn.com)
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  • 4,256 career hits
  • 3,215 career singles
  • 3,562 career games played
  • 14,053 career at-bats
  • 15,890 career plate appearances
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[–] satanmat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Will he ever be inducted? Bet now on FanDual use promo code ROSE for an extra $100 in bonus bets

[–] meant2live218@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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?

[–] pimento64@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

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

[–] PuceDogs@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Reminder that Pete Rose raped a 14 year old

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

Pete should be in the Hall of Fame (sponsored by BetMGM)

[–] xyguy@startrek.website 0 points 2 months ago

Yes Pete Rose should be banned from ever entering the Hall of Fame. But Ty Cobb-violent racist gambler should be enshrined for all time along with wife-beater Bobby Cox and Black Sox team owner Charles Comiskey.

And let's not forget admitted cheater Whitey Ford and baseball segregation enabler Cap Anson.

And perhaps the greatest of all, Bud Selig, everyone's favorite commissioner who was somewhat responsible for the 94 strike and enabled if not outright encouraged PEDs in the 90s to make up for it.

I would say we should start our own hall of fame with blackjack and hookers but I think this one probably already has plenty.