In what is believed to be his final interview, baseball legend Pete Rose reflected on his hopes of posthumously entering the Hall of Fame. He expressed skepticism about the value of such recognition, noting it should honor fans and family while the player is living. Rose, permanently banned from baseball due to gambling infractions, highlighted the superficial nature of induction after death. This conversation surfaced amid reports that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is re-evaluating Rose's status following discussions with his daughter, but the Hall of Fame's strict policies regarding bans remain the same.
I've come to the conclusion -- I hope I'm wrong -- that I'll make the Hall of Fame after I die. Which I totally disagree with, because the Hall of Fame is for two reasons: your fans and your family.
What good is it going to do me or my fans if they put me in the Hall of Fame a couple years after I pass away? What's the point?
In 2020, it was reported that for all practical purposes, MLB views bans as active during a player’s lifetime but informally ends upon their death.
Sources indicated that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is reviewing a petition to remove Pete Rose from the ineligible list, following conversations with his family.
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