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Originally Posted by hrlydavison
Rose is just another "demonized" individual in his chosen career. Every organization has to have their "example" of the fallen Angel. The higher ups are there to point the finger at him and say "If you work hard and do what your told, you can go far in the league". "But if you screw up you'll be a bum like this guy"
The crap that goes on in Baseball with Management of the league and team ownership is where the heat should be, thats where the finger needs pointed. Big money destroys everything.
So what if a 66 year old salty dog of a player cussed in front of some kids. He is not of the "PC" generation. He spit nails and gave his heart to the game of baseball. He holds about 11 or 12 Major league records and was a two-time consecutive Golden glove winner in the OUTFIELD!! Not to mention MVP world series, THree titles under his belt and so on.
Do you think any of those kids were offended that Pete Rose cussed in front of them?? I doubt they cared one bit. It was just another media attempt to demonize a man, that was more to baseball through hard work and guts, than 3/4 of the players active today.
Yeah...he should be in the hall...because he makes up part of the mortar to its foundation.
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Great career. Bet on baseball.
Agreed to a lifetime ban. Lifetime ban included Cooperstown, and he knew it. Sorry dude, you made the deal.