President Trump Pledges to Posthumously Pardon Baseball Legend Pete Rose
Trump Criticizes MLB for Not Inducting Rose into Hall of Fame
President Trump has announced that he will posthumously pardon baseball legend Pete Rose, who was banned from the sport for betting on games. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he also criticized Major League Baseball (MLB) for not inducting Rose into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rose’s Ban and Hall of Fame Eligibility
Rose, who passed away in September at the age of 83, received a lifetime ban from baseball after a probe discovered that he was betting on games. The ban was imposed by Commissioner Bart Giamatti in 1989, and two years later, the Hall of Fame introduced a rule that those banned from the sport cannot be eligible for the sport’s highest honor.
Trump’s Pardon Pledge
Trump wrote that over the next “few weeks” he 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 emphasized that Rose never bet against his own team or the other team, and that he had the most hits, by far, in baseball history, and won more games than anyone in sports history.
Rose’s Career and Legacy
Rose was a 17-time All-Star and won the World Series three times throughout his career. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history, holding the record for most hits, games, singles, and at-bats.
Trump’s Previous Calls for Rose’s Induction
Trump has advocated for Rose’s induction into the Hall of Fame for some time. In 2020, he wrote, “GET PETE ROSE INTO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME. It’s Time!” Shortly after Rose’s death, Trump again called for his induction, stating that Rose should be admitted into the Hall of Fame ahead of his funeral.
Conclusion
The pardon, if granted, would be a rare use of the president’s clemency power to posthumously clear a person’s name. While the move has been met with criticism from some, it is seen by Trump as a way to honor Rose’s legacy and correct what he sees as a historic injustice.
FAQs
* What was Pete Rose banned from?
+ Major League Baseball for betting on games
* Why was Rose banned from baseball?
+ A probe discovered that he was betting on games
* What is the rule regarding Hall of Fame eligibility for banned players?
+ Players banned from the sport are not eligible for the Hall of Fame
* What is the significance of Rose’s pardon?
+ It would be a rare use of the president’s clemency power to posthumously clear a person’s name and correct what is seen as a historic injustice
