What player's post-playing days hurt/helped their career?

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by Robextend

I don't think the value of Pete Rose or Joe Namath cards were hurt at all. In fact it is possible that Rose cards have maintained relatively high value because of his off the field nonsense.

Rose's issues have kept him in the public eye. Negative or positive, people still want his cards, especially his rookie. Gambling-wise, there's really no definite right or wrong in regards to what he did. According to MLB rules he did something wrong, and the rules are the rules. BUT there's still alot of doubt as to whether or not he ever did anything unethical or detrimental in regards to the integrity of games that were under his influence. If anything, the man used his baseball knowledge in an attempt to cheat at gambling, rather than cheating baseball to benefit his gambling, as most people like to spin it.... Everytime he does something, somebody writes an article about him, or he applies for re-instatement, it creates a small buzz the he may possibly still end up in the hall of fame. If he ever does, I anticipate his stuff will jump. Regardless of outcome, Rose will always be in the public eye, 'til the end of time. As his status currently sits, there will always be articles written about how he belongs in the HOF. If he ever gets in, there will always be articles about how he doesn't. His situation will forever be win/win or lose/lose depending on your perspective, much the same as Joe Jackson. HOF or not, they will forever be two of the most historically significant names in the game.