Getting back to Rose, of course he belongs in the Hall. Those who banned him were concerned about the imagine if the game, what kind of message they were sending if nothing was done about Rose's gambling. Juan Marichal hit a guy (John Rosboro) over the head with a bat, cracked his skull open, exposed his brain. Roberto Alomar spit in an umpires face. One could have been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, the other shows complete contempt for authority and common decency and they're both in the HOF. What does that do for the imGe of the game, what message do thise acts send out? Rose should be in because he was one of the greatest players ever, at several positions, for a lot of years. And while he is suspected of betting on the Reds, there is no actual proof.