Banishment: A Thorn In Rose’s Side

Peter Edward Rose was placed on Major League Baseball’s ineligible list in 1989 when the Commissioner of Baseball, A. Bartlett Giamatti, concluded that Rose had bet on baseball games, including games involving his own team, the Cincinnati Reds.

In an agreement made with Baseball, Rose accepted his de facto banishment from the sport. But Rose did not admit to having gambled on baseball games. “Nothing in this agreement shall be deemed either an admission or a denial by Peter Edward Rose of the allegation that he bet on any Major League Baseball game.” (Giamatti and Rose 4)

According to the current version of Baseball's rules, Rose can become eligible for the Hall of Fame by getting off the banishment list. Hall of Fame Rule 3e states, “Any player on Baseball’s ineligible list shall not be an eligible candidate.” (Rules for Election 1) Although no one in the history of the sport has been able to get off the list, Rose can petition Baseball's

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