Pete Rose, the MLB all-time hit king, has been posthumously reinstated from his lifetime ban for betting on games he managed, sparking discussions about his and ''Shoeless'' Joe Jackson's potential Hall of Fame induction. Fans voiced support for Rose at a recent game, especially noting the contradiction of legalized sports betting in proximity to the stadium. The new MLB policy will allow banned players to be considered for the Hall of Fame after their deaths, suggesting a shift in perspective on their legacies.
''It shouldn't be lost on anybody that you can walk right over there and bet all you want,'' Ayers said, pointing to a BetMGM sportsbook steps from the stadium. ''It's crazy.''
'Rose might have been an a------ outside the chalk, but he was the best to ever do it.' said Ayers' husband, Jeff.
The cheers went up across the ballpark at a midgame message on the videoboard noting Rose's reinstatement on a half-filled night at the stadium.
''Free 'Shoeless Joe'!'' one out-of-towner wearing a Paul Konerko jersey cheered on the concourse.
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