DOOLEY Observed: Pete Rose

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Pete Rose

In my opinion, and I am certainly not aware of all the circumstances involved, Pete Rose should be inducted in to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

I have seen him play on a number of occasions at the old Crosley Field in Cincinnati. He generated excitement every time he came to the plate. He generated excitement when he got on base, he generated excitement just being in the game.

It is difficult for me to believe that other players have not also wagered on games. They have to fill many idle hours, I cannot believe that Pete is the only ball player who succombed to the emptation.

His good far outweighs anything he did, and what he did in no way reflected on the integrity of the game.

I feel there is a personal vendetta of some sort between Pete and the head of baseball. It must be of a personal nature. It would be a travesty if Pete Rose left this earth not being a member of the Hall of Fame.