What would happen if Joe Jackson was elected into the HOF?

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Posted By: Tommy Ernest

I do not believe that commissioner Landis had the authority to banned these 8 individuals. The reason why is two fold. First they where acquitted by the courts in 1921 and there was no commissioner at the time to rule on this scandle despite their confessions. What really happened is the owners got together with Mr. Landis and they decided to set a example with these players to avoid revenue lost at the ballpark and restore confidence back to the game. Gambling was a common thing back in those days playing baseball games. I do not think betting on the world series should place any higher standard than any other game. This is just like being tried twice for the same crime. I am sure the owners bet on there teams as well, but you never hear anything about that and you never will. Joe Jackson is way past due to be in the HOF. Forgive and forget everyone makes mistakes in there lives and wish they could go back to that time period and change things. We are all guilty of that so why hold him and others responsible. That is just like living in an prison without the possibility of being paroled for a baseball game. BIG DEAL, IT'S ONLY A GAME!