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Originally Posted by Recte44
Rose absolutely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame on the merits of his performance on the field. Of course I also believe his display at the Hall of Fame should double as the lead of a display called "Gambling and Baseball".
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I had similar thoughts but on reflection strongly feel that his performance as a player should stand alone and qualify him for the Hall as is. If Rose is to be kept out of the HoF because he broke a rule, why don't the powers that be explore the background of every inductee? I'm sure they will find several that have flaws in character or have criminal convictions. Why should they be spared?
As for Bonds and Clemens, barring an admission of guilt or incontrovertible proof of steroid use when it was banned by MLB, they should be eligible. Public or private opinion of guilt should not be allowed to interfere, especially in this time of media manipulation. Trial by opinion is an odious practice that should be opposed by anyone who believes in civil society. Just my
