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Originally Posted by Mark17
There's no evidence Rose ever did anything to lose a game. Managing or playing, Rose was always out to win. Cicotte planned, and then proceeded to purposely lose 2 games in the World Series.
Reinstatement does not mean everybody suddenly forgets what happened. MLB hasn't forgiven, or excused, Cicotte throwing games. He should never get into the HOF. If there was an anti- HOF, he should be placed prominently in that.
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That's it. You hit the nail on the head.
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