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Old 02-04-2015, 12:00 PM   #59
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Yes, and by the way, we have already enshrined players who gambled on baseball games in which they were participants.

Cobb And Speaker Got Themselves Into A Real Fix - Chicago Tribune
The rule wasn't on the books at the time, so you can't compare Rose with this. You might be able to compare Shoeless Joe with this, but not Rose.
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