Name of the Rose

Before I write my long overdue wrap-up on the world series, there's something else I need to discuss. It's as much a question of ethics as it is sports.

During the series, Fox broadcasting would ask various questions of the audience, to be answered on the computer. Usually, the questions refered to points of strategy concerning the game at hand. "Should Dusty change pitchers?", or "Should Scosia bunt?", etc. After the introduction of the "10 greatest moments in baseball" were announced before game 4, with Pete Rose getting the longest and loudest standing ovation, Fox asked a question of their audience about Rose and the Hall of Fame.

The question was, (and I paraphrase)... If Pete Rose would admit to betting on baseball, should he be permited entrance as a member of the H.O.F. Now, the problem was that there was NO proof that he did that, and while he admited betting illeagly, he said he didn't bet on baseball. They couldn't prove it and he wouldn't admit it, so they banned him for life.

My personal opinion is of course he belongs in the hall! it's not the Boy Scout hall of fame! Since they couldn't prove it, they wanted him to admit it. He wouldn't...he was banned. BUT... I think if he did admit to that he should be banned! Since he won't and they can't...how can he not be there?

By the way...I'm no fan of Pete Rose...a great player, but a real douche-bag...however the guy with the most hits ever has to be a member!