In a surprising move, United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would pardon Pete Rose and criticized Major League Baseball for banning the baseball legend for his gambling activities. Rose, who passed away at the age of 83 in October, had been on the permanently ineligible list since 1989 for his involvement in gambling on baseball games. Despite initially denying the allegations, Rose later admitted to betting on baseball.
President Trump took to social media to express his support for Rose, stating, “Over the next few weeks I will be signing a complete pardon of Pete Rose, who shouldn’t have been gambling on baseball, but only bet on his team winning. He never bet against himself or the other team. He had the most hits in baseball history and won more games than anyone in sports history.”
It remains unclear what the pardon would cover since Rose was never convicted of a crime related to his gambling activities. However, he did serve five months in prison after pleading guilty to filing false income tax returns in 1990. In 2017, the Philadelphia Phillies canceled a ceremony to induct Rose into their Wall of Fame following revelations of his inappropriate relationship with an underage woman in the 1970s.
John Dowd, who investigated Rose for MLB in 1989 and previously served as Trump’s legal advisor, emphasized that MLB does not have the authority to grant pardons or control admission to the Hall of Fame. MLB has yet to comment on President Trump’s announcement regarding Rose’s potential pardon.
Under a rule established in 1991, individuals on the permanently ineligible list, like Rose, are not eligible for election to the Hall of Fame. The induction process is overseen by the Baseball Writers Association of America and various committees.
Rose enjoyed a successful 24-season career playing for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos from 1963 to 1986. He holds numerous records, including most games played, plate appearances, and hits in MLB history. The Cincinnati Reds have planned to honor Rose by wearing a No. 14 patch on their uniforms in 2025.
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