Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast

The Hall of Famer That Wasn't: Pete Rose

He’s baseball’s all-time hits leader, a World Series champion, and one of the most intense competitors the game has ever seen. Yet, despite his legendary career, Pete Rose remains outside of Cooperstown. In this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, Kenny dives deep into the controversial legacy of “Charlie Hustle.”

Why is one of the sport’s greatest players banned from the Hall of Fame? Was the punishment too harsh—or completely justified? We explore Rose’s meteoric rise, his gambling scandal, and the ongoing debate about forgiveness and redemption in sports.

Is it finally time to let Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame? Tune in and decide for yourself.