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In a historic move, Major League Baseball has lifted Pete Rose’s 35-year ban, effectively reinstating the all-time hits leader and making him eligible for the Hall of Fame. Rose, who holds the record for the most hits in MLB history with 4,
Pete Rose is now eligible for the Hall of Fame, and John Condit, the last person to interview MLB's hit king, may have President Donald Trump to thank.
People make mistakes, sometimes grave mistakes. Certainly, Pete made more than his share. Baseball fans across America are likely still divided on this guy.
For Aaron Boone, it was personal. He grew up around Pete Rose; he wasn’t just baseball’s Hit King, he was his father’s teammate and friend. So the news of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred’s controversial decision to lift Pete Rose’s lifetime ban this week wasn’t just a big moment for baseball—it was personal for Yankees manager Aaron Boone.