In a landmark decision announced this week Major League Baseball has lifted the lifetime bans on Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, along with 15 other previously ineligible players.
This move, declared by Commissioner Rob Manfred, marks a significant shift in MLB's approach to historical disciplinary actions and opens the door for these players to be considered for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Pete Rose holds the MLB record for career hits with 4,256. He was banned in 1989 for betting on games as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds.
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson was banned following allegations of involvement in fixing the 1919 World Series, despite his strong performance and enduring protestations of innocence.
The reinstatement has elicited a range of responses. Some fans and commentators view it as a long-overdue correction, acknowledging the players' contributions to the sport.
