Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has made a historic decision to remove Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, and 15 other deceased players from the permanent ineligibility list. This policy change, prompted by a request from the Rose family, enables these players to be considered for the Hall of Fame despite their previous bans following their deaths. Pete Rose, a legendary figure in baseball with remarkable achievements, had been banned for life due to gambling, which now raises questions about his legacy and potential induction into Cooperstown. Manfred's ruling states that permanent ineligibility ends when the player dies.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has removed Pete Rose and other deceased players from the ineligibility list, allowing possible Hall of Fame consideration after their deaths.
The decision was influenced by an application from Pete Rose's family, aiming to change the policy regarding permanent ineligibility for deceased players.
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