MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson
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Shortly after the news broke, Reds Principal Owner and Managing Partner Bob Castellini released a statement expressing how "thankful" the organization was for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's decision to reinstate Rose.
Reaction to Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson being reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, making them eligible for the Hall of Fame.
"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 Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson were removed from the permanently ineligible list Tuesday. They could join Albert Pujols and possibly Yadier Molina in Cooperstown’s Class of 2028.
The Cincinnati Reds will honor Major League Baseball’s all-time hit leader Pete Rose before and during Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
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"In some ways, he was ahead of his time, or the game. That’s how I choose to remember him." – Terry Francona on Pete Rose's legacy.