The article discusses the ironic removal of Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson from the Baseball Hall of Fame's ineligible list coinciding with a game between their historical teams. Jackson, involved in the 1919 World Series scandal, performed exceptionally well but accepted a bribe to influence the outcome. Rose, serving a lifetime suspension for betting on games, later admitted to his actions amidst baseball's growing ties to gambling. The piece questions the league's hypocrisy regarding gambling policies as sponsorships with betting companies become more prevalent.
"Coincidentally, that was the year that Pete Rose was investigated for betting on baseball as a manager of the Reds, which led to his lifetime suspension."
"How can you continue a policy of a strict prohibition of gambling is now commonplace and a revenue stream for the league?"
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