[freedomson]

I grew up near Cincinnati during the Big Red Machine days.

I say this as a long time fan, I forgive you Pete but, I don't want you in the Hall of Fame.

[OftheOhio]

“I grew up near Cincinnati during the Big Red Machine days.”

So did I and watched him play when I was a little kid. Even as a young boy I had no use for his hustle. I knew what a brown nos-er was even then, lol. Charlie Hustler is more appropriate.

[wagglebee]

I say this as a long time fan, I forgive you Pete but, I don't want you in the Hall of Fame.

That was my first thought as well.

There is no question that Pete Rose is one of the greatest baseball players of all time, but his actions were a disgrace.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I grew up near Cincinnati during the Big Red Machine days.

So did I. Right in Cincy. I can still see the Weidermeier sign outside of Crosley Field.
I grew up with Pete Rose, Vada Pinson, Tony Perez, Lee May and Johnny Bench.

My feelings echo yours. Pete was great but he is infamous.

[Fiji Hill]

I grew up near Cincinnati during the Big Red Machine days

I grew up in Southern California and was a fan of the Blue Crew when the Big Red Machine was their arch-rival.

[mountainbunny]

I say this as a long time fan, I forgive you Pete but, I don't want you in the Hall of Fame.

You voiced my sentiments exactly. Thank you.

It isn't a matter of forgiveness or punishment. The Hall of Fame should be for the Best of the Best. He threw that away with both hands.

[Mears]

We are forgiving——Boston finally forgave Bill Buckner.

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