Reply to "Pete Rose deserves HOF"

itsrosy1,000+ posts

Sir, the argument was put forth that no active player had been found guilty of gambling and admitted into a HOF. I tried to answer that point.

Rose only bet on his team to win. If Hornung bet on his team to win, or to lose, it is still gambling and broke the same league rule and resulted in a ban. Hypothetically, if Hornung was found to have bet against the Packers in a game, would he be perceived to be more guilty than Rose, who only bet that his team would win? I argue that it is the same violation and should be punished the same.

Lastly, it is Pete's supporters among retired players that first drew the distinction that as an active player he was never accused of betting. They perceive that there is a difference, and I happen to agree. That's it.

8/28/092:12 PM

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