Major League Baseball on Tuesday lifted a permanent ban on the legendary player Pete Rose, making him eligible to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.Â
Rose, who was banned from the league in 1989 for betting on baseball, including on his own team, while he was a player and manager, has been dubbed the “all-time hit king” due to his impressive record of 4,256 career hits. Rose played 24 seasons in the MLB, primarily with the Cincinnati Reds, and is a 17-time All-Star.
Fans have long pushed for Rose to be reinstated in order to recognize his incredible career, including two Ohio lawmakers. He was also pardoned by President Donald Trump. Rose died in September.
