Counterpoint: Pete Rose Should Not Be Enshrined in the Hall

Let's clarify something right off the bat. The Hall of Fame is not ignoring Pete Rose. In fact, Pete Rose is already in the Hall of Fame. Yes, I wrote that correctly. Pete Rose is already in the Hall of Fame. His accomplishments are recognized, and memorabilia from his career is displayed. Depending on when you go, you might also actually see a picture of him (probably sliding head first). What he does not have is a plaque among the Hall of Famers. And this is the way it should be. “Any player, umpire, or club or league official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has a duty to perform shall be declared permanently ineligible.” That is the rule that Rose violated. It is displayed in every single clubhouse at every single level of organized, affiliated baseball. And I don't mean displayed like the calorie chart of Whoppers at Burger King. It is displayed on signs large enough to see across the locker ... (link)