OTL indicates Rose bet as a player

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Pete Rose has nobody but himself to blame for not being in the Hall of Fame. Enough with the pity party for a compulsive liar with zero self-control.

I understand your opinion (shared by many)...to me Rose has demonstrated all the symptoms of a gambling addiction (recognized by APA in 1980 and included as an addiction in DSM). Gambling addiction, like drug or alcohol addiction is a chronic and debilitating disorder. If Rose suffered from say alcohol addiction, I suspect many would be willing to give him a second chance. Yes, he broke one of the "cardinal rules" of baseball, and he deserved to suffer the consequences but isn't it time to recognize his contributions to the game and end the exile? He played the game right and was one of the greatest players ever...his personality grates on folks and his lack of honesty makes him hard to like, but these are characteristics of many addicts. Baseball is not a "lily-white" organization, it is more than a little hypocritical to pretend otherwise...surely there is room for Rose in the Hall.

[jms62]

(d) BETTING ON BALL GAMES. Any player, umpire, or club official or
employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in
connection with which the bettor has no duty to perform shall be declared
ineligible for one year.

Any player, umpire, or club or league official or employee, who shall
bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which
the bettor has a duty to perform shall be declared permanently ineligible.

[casp0555]

Mr.Rose made a very serious mistake with very serious consequences. Similiar events happen to common people everyday....with the same consequences. Permantently ineligible is really....really serious. Sorry but he doesnt have my vote.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by casp0555

Mr.Rose made a very serious mistake with very serious consequences. Similiar events happen to common people everyday....with the same consequences. Permantently ineligible is really....really serious. Sorry but he doesnt have my vote.

He's DONE!





btw.....Kudos for great quote!