Pete Rose’s Hall of Fame Prediction Gains Attention After His Death

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is reportedly reviewing a petition to posthumously remove Pete Rose from the ineligible list, potentially opening the door for Hall of Fame consideration.

• Pete Rose, MLB’s all-time hits leader, stated in his final interview before his death that he believed he would only be inducted into the Hall of Fame posthumously.
• Rose expressed frustration with the idea of a posthumous induction, emphasizing that the Hall of Fame should be for fans and family to celebrate during a player’s lifetime.
• Rose was banned from MLB in 1989 for gambling on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds, though he maintained he only bet on his team to win.
• MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is reportedly considering a petition from Rose’s family to remove him from the ineligible list, a step that could allow for Hall of Fame consideration.
• Rose’s career achievements include 4,256 hits, three World Series titles, and 17 All-Star selections, but his gambling controversy has kept him off Hall of Fame ballots.

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