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Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
Disagree. His statistics are so hall of fame worthy that to keep him out because he gambled is hypocrisy.
24 seasons. 3,562 games. 14,053 at bats. a .303 lifetime average. .987% fielding.
Charlie Hustle deserves the hall. That Pete Rose is a flawed man is unquestionable. That he was one of the few baseball players who played with heart and guts is also without doubt. I will not visit Cooperstown until Rose is there.
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As a player he was a danger to others on the field. His play was disgraceful. Exhibit 1 is Buddy Harrelson. I'll let others submit the other exhibits.
Who do you want your kids to look up to and emulate, a no good corrupt bully like Rose or a boozing womanizer like Ruth? No contest.
