Pete Rose, 20 years later...HOF or not?

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by MedicCook

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.

[Ashcan Bill]

Originally Posted by icehog3

My opinion? In. Guilty by association, not because of personal wrong-doing.

Originally Posted by joed

I agree.

Originally Posted by MedicCook

I also agree. The players involved even stated that Shoeless Joe did not take any money.

As do I. The evidence against him is questionable.