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Old 06-24-2015, 12:10 PM   #183
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I think the real key is that Rose was debt to organized crime while acting as a player and a manager. You just can't forgive creating that type of conflict of interest in the game.
Yes, for hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.... to the mob... as a player/manager.

I get it, Rose was an amazing player. Because of that, his accomplishments are currently in the museum portion of the HOF. His 4200+ hits, his championships with the big red machine, all documented and on display right now. He currently isn't being ignored by the hall by any means.

I don't have evidence that he threw a meaningless game here or there, but I wouldn't put it past him. Because of that fact, I just don't think he deserves to have his plaque in the actual "Hall" portion of the hall of fame.
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