Do Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson belong in Baseball Hall of Fame?

May. 14, 2025 Sports

Gambling scandals meant Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson were ineligible for the Hall of Fame. That changed on Tuesday.

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Guests:

Randy Sklar - sports commentator - @SklarBrothers
Jason Sklar - sports commentator - @SklarBrothers

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross

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