In Reply to Off-topic Online petition for Pete Rose (link inside) [nm] posted by marion (mroyal) on November 30, 1999 at 13:03:33
I should probably be an avid proponent of getting Pete re-instated so he can be in the Hall of Fame.
Unfortunately, I cannot forgive what has never been admitted. I believe that he did bet on baseball but I also believe that this so called sin should not result in a permanent ban from the game. If Pete would admit and throw himself at the mercy of the fans, I think most of the fans would forgive. If he would also seek treatment for his addiction, this would only help his case.
Let's face it, the Hall should have the all time hit leader regardless of past sins. There are other players who have committed worse crimes (Actual Crimes!) that have paid their price and still play baseball.
Pete doesn't help his case. He is one of the most obnoxious players I have ever met. He does obnoxious commercials, is very conceited, does promos for gambling institutions and generally doesn't act like he gives a rats tail about what people think of him. He was also one H**l of a baseball player. If he'd admit his mistake, he should be in the Hall.