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The baseball world was thrown for a loop when Pete Rose was finally removed from Major League Baseball’s permanently ineligible list, opening the doors for his potential induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This decision also applied to “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, who was banned after the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. The move, orchestrated by commissioner Rob Manfred, marked a significant shift in MLB policy, allowing deceased players a shot at Hall of Fame glory.

Pete Rose, who passed away in 2024, had been banned from baseball since 1989 for betting on his team’s games while managing the Cincinnati Reds. His daughter, Fawn Rose, filed a petition for his reinstatement, which eventually led to this groundbreaking decision. The path to Rose’s reinstatement was a long and arduous one, involving years of work with Manfred and his team. This decision not only brings joy to the Rose family but also raises questions about the future of other banned players in the Hall of Fame conversation.

Despite the lifting of the ban, Rose and Jackson will not be immediately inducted into the Hall of Fame. The earliest Rose could be considered for election would be in 2028 by the Classic Baseball Era Committee. This committee evaluates players who made a significant impact before 1980, and Rose’s impressive career certainly fits the bill. However, his controversial past and lifetime ban raise doubts about his chances of receiving the necessary votes for induction. The road to redemption for Rose is a long and uncertain one, but the baseball world waits with bated breath to see how his legacy will unfold.