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Old 07-28-2009, 03:58 PM   #80
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Default Re: Pete Rose, 20 years later...HOF or not?

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Originally Posted by MedicCook View Post
There may not have been any MLB bans but steroids were still an illegal item to be using without a legitimate perscription from a doctor. They still broke the law.
I dont believe that would disqualify a player under the current rules of the Hall.
Pete was banned due to a violation of the morals clause. Same reason Willie Mays was prevented from working for a NJ casino, associating with gamblers is specifically prohibited.
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