It feels like for the better part of baseball’s existence, there’s been a debate about whether baseball’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. In terms of career accomplishments, Rose would be a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame. He’s a 17-time All-Star that won three World Series titles during his 25-year career. However, Rose was permanently banned from baseball on Aug. 24, 1989 due to betting on games. That ban was issued under Bart Giamatti’s watch, and has been reviewed and upheld by the three subsequent commissioners; Fay Vincent, Bud Selig and Rob Manfred.
Pete Rose: Bonds, Clemens, A-Rod should be in Hall of Fame
