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MLB Ends Lifetime Bans After Death, Opening Hall of Fame Path for Rose and Jackson

Commissioner Rob Manfred redefines Rule 21, allowing posthumous reinstatement for 17 figures, as debates over gambling and integrity resurface.

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In this June 24, 2016, file photo, former Cincinnati Red Pete Rose waves to the crowd as he is introduced on the field during a ceremony to honor the 1976 World Series champions team, before the Reds' baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose speaks during a press conference where it was announced that he will be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Cincinnati. The induction will take place the weekend of June 24-26, 2016. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Overview

  • MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has removed 17 deceased individuals, including Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, from the permanent ineligible list, citing that lifetime bans conclude upon death.
  • This decision makes Rose and Jackson eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame's 2027 Classic Baseball Era Committee ballot, requiring a 75% vote for induction.
  • Rose was originally banned in 1989 for betting on games he managed, while Jackson was barred after the 1919 Black Sox scandal, though his role remains disputed.
  • The move highlights MLB's evolving stance on gambling, as the league now openly partners with sports betting platforms, contrasting Rule 21's strict anti-betting provisions.
  • The Hall of Fame's integrity standards and historical accountability remain central to discussions as fans and analysts weigh statistical achievements against ethical concerns.