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Old 03-15-2007, 05:42 PM
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Default Pete Rose admits betting on baseball

Posted By: Chris Counts

I realize the only thing pre-war about Pete Rose is his birthdate (unless we're talking about pre-Vietnam War!), but I can't believe I'm the only person on this board with an opinion about today's news that Pete admitted to betting on the Reds to win "every night" he managed. Personally, I say put him the Hall of Fame and never let him manage again. As far as I can tell, the guy wants to manage in the worst way. By the way, I believe both his cards — and those of Joe Jackson — are worth more with each player being banned from the HOF. Pete Rose cards are right up there with Willie Mays cards, and Joe Jackson cards blow away the prices of cards featuring Eddie Collins, Tris Speaker or Nap Lajoie, players who were at least his equal ...

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