Pete Rose has been posthumously reinstated by Major League Baseball, clearing the way for the all-time hits leader to be considered for the Hall of Fame.
Rose, who passed away in September 2024, was banned from the game in 1989 after an investigation revealed he had bet on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds.
In a letter to Rose’s attorney, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that since Rose is no longer alive, he cannot harm the game’s integrity, and the lifetime ban was the ultimate deterrent. With the ban lifted, Rose’s name will appear on the 2027 Hall of Fame ballot under the Classic Baseball Era Committee.
Rose played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Cincinnati Reds, and remains the sport’s all-time leader in hits with 4,256. Known as “Charlie Hustle,” Rose was a 17-time All-Star who played five different positions over his career. He won three World Series titles, including back-to-back championships with the Reds in 1975 and 1976, and earned the National League MVP award in 1973.
Rose made his MLB debut in 1963 and played until 1986, when he retired as a player-manager for the Reds. His unmatched work ethic, consistency at the plate and aggressive style of play made him one of the most iconic and durable figures in the sport. He led the league in hits seven times and finished his career with a .303 batting average.
After his playing days, Rose’s legacy became overshadowed by a gambling scandal. In 1989, following an investigation by MLB, Rose was found to have bet on baseball games while managing the Reds, including games involving his own team. He agreed to a permanent place on baseball’s ineligible list as part of a settlement, though he never formally admitted to betting on his own team at the time. The ban made him ineligible for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rose died earlier this year at the age of 83. The move by Major League Baseball to lift his Hall of Fame ban—if confirmed—would be a posthumous reversal of a decades-long position held by the league.
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