Pete Rose
Banned No More
… Hall of Fame Eligible
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1:50 PM PT — The Hall of Fame has confirmed that Rose will be eligible for induction starting in 2027.
“The National Baseball Hall of Fame has consistently stated that individuals who are removed from Baseball’s permanently ineligible list become eligible for consideration,” remarked board chair Jane Forbes Clark.
Today, the iconic figure of Pete Rose has been officially reinstated, lifting the ban that has shadowed the Cincinnati Reds legend for decades. This significant move allows him to finally solidify his legacy in the Hall of Fame—a long-awaited recognition.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred unveiled this surprising change on a Tuesday, announcing that the lifetime bans on certain players will be lifted posthumously.
This development also provides a pathway for “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and other figures linked to the notorious 1919 World Series scandal to be reconsidered for enshrinement.
Rose’s family had taken a proactive step on January 8, initiating efforts to have him removed from the league’s ineligible list.
Even former President Donald Trump weighed in, expressing disbelief that MLB had failed to recognize the talent of “Charlie Hustle,” referring to Rose as a player who deserved Hall of Fame honors.
Trump lamented, “Now he is gone, forever missing out on the joy of being chosen, despite being a far superior player than many who are honored, and can only be recognized posthumously. It’s a tragedy!”
Trump also stated his willingness to sign a full pardon for Pete Rose, highlighting that while he acknowledges Rose’s mistakes, his bets were solely on the Reds emerging victorious.
Pete Rose, who initially denied betting on baseball, ultimately confessed in 2004 to having placed wagers, clarifying that he only ever bet on his own team to win.
