Pete Rose on If Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens & A-Rod Belong in the Hall of Fame (Part 14)

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Pete Rose questioned the credibility of the Baseball Hall of Fame, pointing out instances of prominent players such as Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens, and Alex Rodriguez being excluded. He argues that the Hall of Fame is "tainted," suggesting it unfairly ostracizes players for mistakes made during their careers while ignoring their significant successes and contributions to the sport. Rose, who is not in the Hall of Fame due to allegations of gambling as a manager, drew attention to his own situation, stating that his infractions did not impact his abilities as a player, nor enhance his performance during his active career. Despite his exclusion, Rose was selected to the MLB All-Century Team in 1999, showing a dichotomy in the sport's approach towards celebrated yet controversial figures.