MLB ends decades-long controversial ban that kept two immortals out of the Hall of Fame
In a long-awaited and groundbreaking move, Major League Baseball has lifted the bans on Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, and other deceased players, making them eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame. The decision, announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred on May 13, marks a significant shift in the league's stance on its permanently ineligible list, stirring excitement among baseball fans.Rose, MLB's all-time hit king with 4,256 hits, and Jackson, a star outfielder for the 1919 Chicago White Sox, were long barred due to gambling scandals, but now have a chance at Cooperstown. Shohei Ohtani mocks rival celly after game-winning homerRose, who passed away in September 2024 at age 83, was banned in 1989 for betting on games, including those of his Cincinnati Reds, while he was a player and manager. Jackson, one of eight White Sox players banned for allegedly […]