Former President Donald Trump is considering Pete Rose's possible induction into the Hall of Fame.
Major League Baseball's all-time hitting king died Monday at the age of 83 from hypertension and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Rose has a complex legacy, with his records earning him a place in the Hall of Fame, but he was placed on baseball's permanently disqualified list for gambling during his time as a manager.
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Former President Donald Trump (left) wants to induct Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame “right now.” (Getty/Imagun)
Two years later, in 1991, the Baseball Hall of Fame passed a resolution banning anyone on that list from being inducted. Therefore, he remained a non-Hall of Famer.
These discussions have been going on for nearly 40 years now, and the consensus is that after Rose's death, Cooperstown will ultimately be the place to go.
That's inevitable, but President Trump doesn't want to wait any longer — he wants Rose in the Hall “right now.”
“The great Pete Rose has passed away. He was one of the greatest baseball players to ever play. He paid the price!” President Trump posted Both Truth Social and X during Tuesday night's vice presidential debate. “Major League Baseball should have allowed him into the Hall of Fame years ago. They should do it now before the funeral!”
Legendary sportscaster Jim Gray remembers MLB great Pete Rose
Pete Rose waves to fans during the unveiling of a statue dedicated to him at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, June 17, 2017. (Imagination)
MLB issued a statement regarding Rose despite the disagreement between the two sides.
“Major League Baseball is deeply connected to Pete Rose's family, friends in the game, and fans in his hometown of Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Montreal, and beyond who admired his greatness, grit, and determination on the field.” We extend our condolences and may he rest in peace,” the league wrote.
Rose broke away from her hometown. cincinnati redsIn 1963, he played 19 of 24 seasons, three of them as acting manager, and rewrote league history, winning three World Series championships along the way.
Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” for his relentless drive on the diamond, Rose was the league's MVP in 1973, made 17 All-Star appearances, won three batting titles, was Rookie of the Year and World Series MVP. MLB rejected all requests for his reinstatement.
Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hitting champion, was ruled ineligible for the Hall of Fame in 1989 due to baseball gambling charges. (Imagination)
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Rose later admitted to betting on baseball and the Reds in 2004, and an ESPN investigation in June 2015 revealed that Rose had actually placed bets on baseball while serving as a player and manager for the Reds. The betting records were made public.
A switch hitter, Rose not only leads MLB in hits, but also has the most games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053) and singles (3,215). He had a career .303/.375/.409 slash line, 746 doubles, 1,314 RBIs, and 160 home runs.
FOX News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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