An infamous gambling scandal that is still being discussed today is Pete Rose and his betting on the Cincinnati Red's games. Major League Baseball Rule 21(d) is very clear,"Any players, umpires, league officials, and coaches may never bet on a game." Most people ask "why does it matter he was only betting on his own team." But those people have it a little correct. According to the investigation he sometimes depending on who is pitching might even not bet. That just shows he doesn't bet because he is confident in his team but he is the opposite. Another reason this is such a big deal is because he can blow a game. If he bets a lot investigators found that he would force his best starters and closers to pitch even if they need rest. The effects of this is that the Reds would lose the next week because they don't have their best pitchers for multiple games. He was only there for the money and the wins he wasn't there for his team. As a result he will never be eligible for the Hall of Fame.
People believe after 25 years of when he set the all time hit streak it is time for him to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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