Cincinnati Reds legend and MLB hit king Pete Rose was among deceased players removed Tuesday by commissioner Rob Manfred from its permanently ineligible list.
A statement from Bob Castellini, principal owner and managing partner of the Cincinnati Reds, was shared via Twitter/X by the team.
“On behalf of the Reds and our generations of loyal fans, we are thankful for the decision of Commissioner Manfred and Major League Baseball regarding the removal of Pete Rose from the permanently ineligible list. Pete is one of the greatest players in baseball history, and Reds Country will continue to celebrate him as we always have. We are especially happy for the Rose family to receive this news and what this decision could mean for them and all of Pete’s fans.”
Additional social media reactions to Rose’s removal from the permanently ineligible list:
A cheer from the crowd goes up… pic.twitter.com/BjBS4ewhNN
Major League Baseball issues policy decision on permanent ineligibility status after death: https://t.co/T4EA7Qyi8e pic.twitter.com/7Byd9syrV5
Commissioner Manfred today issued a policy decision regarding the status of individuals who have passed away while on the permanently ineligible list. pic.twitter.com/k51B4DBpvU
I agree. One man’s opinion but I totally agree. Glad for Petey Jr and the family though. I’ll be there when he goes in. It should be immediately imo. Get off my lawn guys on hall committee (or whatever it is called) will probably slow roll it. https://t.co/bx4EKOLdSg
About time!!! Wish Pete would have been here to enjoy this and please send your “he bet on baseball and lied about it” comments elsewhere. https://t.co/ip7JEIdA6T
Pete Rose is eligible for the Hall of Fame. It’s time. https://t.co/rDHE6M07eI
Does this mean you can now bet on Pete Rose’s chances of getting into the Hall of Fame at the sports book that’s inside the Reds’ own stadium?
The Phillies issued the following statement today regarding Pete Rose. pic.twitter.com/nv3Rr6J3t8
A lifetime ban from employment in baseball was appropriate for Pete Rose, but the Hall of Fame should never have been connected to that. He should have been in decades ago. pic.twitter.com/s8XzxyPDXR
It’s a shame they waited until Pete Rose had died to take him off the banned list. He should have been in the HOF years ago.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: ‘Absolutely pathetic they waited for Pete Rose to pass away’: MLB announcement reactions
Reporting by Dave Clark, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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