THE STORY
In August 1989, Major League Baseball Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti placed Pete Rose, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, on the permanently ineligible list after an investigation revealed he bet on baseball games, including those involving his own team. Rose's banishment led to his exclusion from Hall of Fame consideration and remains a significant event in baseball's history regarding gambling and integrity.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Pete Rose; Cincinnati Reds; MLB
WHY IT MATTERS
This event underscores the stringent measures Major League Baseball enforces to maintain the integrity of the game, highlighting the severe consequences of gambling violations by players and managers.