In the past half century, no baseball player has captivated America like Pete Rose. His ability to connect with the baseball and his diversity in the field has ensured his placement as one of the greatest players of all time. Yet this extraordinary talent is being denied access to the National Baseball Hall of Fame because of a gambling incident occuring during his career. Pete Rose should be recognized in the baseball Hall of Fame based on his accomplishments as a baseball player.

In 1989, Baseball Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti announced an investigation of Pete Rose’s gambling activities. According to the commisioner, Pete Rose was in violation of Major League Baseball’s Rule 21. Rule 21 states that "any player, umpire or Club or league official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any Baseball game in connection with w

"I think just about everybody ought to get a second chance and I'd like to see it worked out, because he brought a lot of joy to the game, and he gave a lot of joy to people, and he's paid a price - God knows, he's paid a price." - Bill Clinton

Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame? Rule Five provides a vague set of boundaries for Hall of Fame members. There has been a wide variety of interpretations on Rule Five. Pete Rose, as a player, like "Shoeless" Joe Jackson of the 1919 Black Sox, belongs in the Hall of Fame. The "Pete Rose Rule" clarifies Rule Five and rightfully excludes Rose and Jackson, two men who brought shame to baseball through gambling, from the Hall of Fame.

"The banishment for life of Pete Rose from baseball is a sad end of a sorry episode. One of the game's greatest players has engaged in a variety of acts which have stained the game, and he must now live with the consequences of those acts. There is absolutely no deal for reinstatement." - A. Bartlett Giamatti

Holding career records in hits, at-bats, singles, and games played, making him one of only 2 players in Major League history to hold more than 2 career records, the other being Ricky Henderson. Rose is ranked second in career doubles and fifth in career runs. From June 14 - July 31 1978, Rose hit safely in 44 consecutive games, second only to Joe Dimmagio. He is the only baseball player in history to play more than 500 games at five different positions, in his career, Rose played every position excluding pitcher. Pete Rose’s career statistics are far superior than those of other Hall of Famers. He is considered one of the elite baseball players in history and belongs in the Hall of Fame, not watching outside of Cooperstown as less qualified players are inducted.

Their are many writers who believe that by gambling on baseball, Pete Rose compromised the integrity of the game. For instance, Steve Gardner of USA today took the following view to Pete Rose’s banishment; It's been just about ten years since commissioner Bart Giamatti banished Pete Rose from the game for betting on baseball. So

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