Let Pete In

Now there are far more important things on Congress’ plate than whether Pete Rose should be admitted to baseball’s Hall of Fame or not: the economy, potential government shutdowns, instability in the Middle East, gas prices, and the federal deficit, to name but a few. However, I do represent much of Cincinnati in the United States Congress, and the Cincinnati Reds in general, and Pete Rose more specifically, are of interest to not an insignificant number of people I represent, so here goes.

Yes, Pete Rose was wrong to bet on Baseball, and to lie about it. He deserved to be punished, and he was. But enough is enough. When you consider various lapses in conduct by other ballplayers, both in and out of the Hall of Fame, and how they were dealt with, Pete Rose’s punishment seems at the very least, excessive.

If Baseball feels that he shouldn’t be trusted to manage another team, fine. But let the guy, who through sheer determination and hustle, took probably average to mediocre natural talent, and turned it into an all time high 4,256 hits, and one of the greatest careers of all time, into the Hall of Fame.

He turns 70 tomorrow. Let the poor guy in, while he’s still alive to enjoy it.

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