Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Doc Sportello

(7,964 posts)

9. No he didn't deserve to be in the HOF

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 30, 2024, 07:05 PM

Sep 2024

The number Cardinal rule in baseball is no betting. He knew it, as all players do, and repeatedly violated the rule. It is not the same as doing drugs. He lied about it repeatedly when found out, continued to lie and even bet on games he was managing.

Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Report: MLB hit king Pete Rose dies at 83 [View all] Faygo Kid Sep 2024 OP

As despicable a person as Rose was, he deserved to be in the HOF. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2024 #1

I agree with you. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #4

He should be there. lastlib Sep 2024 #6

No he didn't deserve to be in the HOF Doc Sportello Sep 2024 #9

RIP to an important part of my childhood in Cincy maxsolomon Sep 2024 #2

I knew Pete Rose, and his wife JoseBalow Sep 2024 #3

When the Phillies played in the World Series and came to KC... lastlib Sep 2024 #7

A great ball player. Maybe now they will give him a spot in the sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #5

A despicable human being. And he bet on baseball you know NoRethugFriends Sep 2024 #8

Yes, we know. maxsolomon Sep 2024 #10

I'm not clicking on the article but Pete earned a third WS ring with the Phillies. wolfie001 Sep 2024 #11

Locking after an alert to the hosts. Emile Sep 2024 #12