You do realize OJ is still in the HOF right?
Again people...these (some) athletes are horrible human beings but until its changed, it's about on field/court/ice accomplishments. Character doesn't enter the equation unless its a butt hurt writer that can't stay on script and has an agenda

I will just say that you would never see Arnold Palmer charge for an autograph. He took his time to make sure his name was legible and encouraged younger pro golfers to do the same. Charging a fan for an autograph is disgraceful.

Pete Rose vs The Mets
 

My son and I were at a Mets vs Cincinnati game in 1981 and our seats were right by 1st Base. During batting practice my son, then 12 years old, was trying to get autographs of some of the Mets. He was totally ignored. Pete Rose was at the bat. After he finished batting practice, he walked over to the Mets side, where we were standing by the rail. He walked up to my son, and asked him if he would like his autograph. My son was thrilled and we thanked him. He said, "I noticed the Mets players totally ignoring your son, even though he was the only kid there".
He still has that autograph on his wall. I don't condone what he did, but he was still a great ball player.

I did not have to pay for mine. Unfortunately, he used a pen and it has faded.

There was evidence that Rose placed bets involving the Reds both when he was their player-manager, and also later when he was their manager. Though I don't know if there is any evidence that he bet AGAINST the Reds, or engaged in any overt actions as a player or as a manager that could be construed to make a score closer or to actually have the Reds lose a ball game, he DID admit that he'd consider it.

"Janszen (Paul Janszen, a friend of Rose's who ran bets for Rose) claimed Rose said he would consider throwing a game if a large enough bet was placed on it, and said he'd check with managers before games to ask about the health of opposing players before placing bets on their teams." ("Pete Rose's gambling scandal, explained: Why MLB's hits king is banned for betting on baseball", Edward Sutelan, The Sporting News, 10/1/24). Add to that the fact that there is evidence that Rose's gambling amounts were close to or possibly even in excess of his salary: He never earned more than $1 million dollars in one year, either as a player or manager, and during one three-month stretch of time (can't remember the year) his losses totalled over $450,000.

Rose's accomplishments puts him the the same league as Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Ty Cobb, and Henry Aaron. Nevertheless the harm that a player could conceivably do to the game by gambling on their sport, particularly as Rose knew full well that what he was doing was totally forbidden, outweighs anything else.

Banning him was the right decision. Sad as that may be.

You obviously don't know how sports collectible and card shows work. Arnold Palmer or any athlete that gets booked for these events...in addition to appearance fees, charges for autographs. Perfectly acceptable.
Idk if you think they're charging as players on the fields or courses ...never heard of that nonsense. On their own time either. They may decline a request but not pull out a bill fold or coin dispenser to make change for a fan. Smh

Although he apparently used an autopen machine to sign his name for requests that came in the mail.

Just a moment...

But I still respect him.

Horrible human beings comes in all shapes, sizes, rich, and poor. IMO the rich probably has higher percentage. :beer3:

Bill Cosby "Liked" this!

That you are incorrect, Rose treated everyone like they were on the lowest rung on the ladder. Throwing insults to a waitstaff, a NP or a Physician. Then if you didn’t kiss the ring, you had no way of making out unscathed.
His Mom would apologize to everyone for his behavior, was always so embarrassed. One of the staff told her don’t worry about us we are here to take care of you, no matter who the person is screaming out side the door.

Smiling he said you did your best, how he chooses how to treat people. It’s no reflection on your part.

You might have 3rd party knowledge of the...83yr old failing individual....but once again, what you fail to understand and acknowledge....it doesn't matter if he was a womanizer, killed a waiter or kicks his dog across the kitchen floor. His accomplishments as a player are what he is judged (or should be) in HOF consideration. This isn't the College of the Cardinals picking a Pope!

Btw....good to see HIPAA at work in all its glory!

I lost all respect for him when I watched him steamroll Ray Fosse at home plate during the 1970 All Star game. Fosse was never the same after that play. Taking out a fellow ball player during a meaningless exhibition game is not something a good person does.

So, who was a "worse" person, Ty Cobb or Pete Rose?

Is this a Sophie's Choice?

You assumed it was a medical event….
I posted i attended couple of events before, and one after at his house. Which by the way is one of the more affluent neighborhoods in the city.
It was at a fundraiser, his mom was involved in, and he went off on a tangent to the staff. Since it was her venue, staff told her we are here to take care of your needs.

Already voiced my opinion on should he be in HOF