On Pete Rose's passing:
What he did as a player should be separated from what he did after he retired.
- He was flawed
- He was polarising
- He was cocky
- He was very easy to dislike
But he WAS a Hall of Fame PLAYER. One of the best I ever saw play. It's just the mess that came after that caused his disgrace.
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He had a disease - addiction to gambling; and he grew up in a devastatingly toxic environment. The history of MLB is so disturbing compared to today. The money has changed things, but not always for the worst.