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Originally Posted by Jim65
I wouldn't agree with it but someone could make a case for Rose, but Jackson took a bribe to throw World Series games, no way he ever gets in.
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The case against Rose is far stronger than that against Jackson. There is no evidence Jackson took any money and he sure didn't do anything to throw the World Series. He hit .375, had 12 hits, the most of any player, 18 total bases, also most of any player, and hit the series' only HR. He also made no errors in the field.
Rose bet on his own team and when he didn't bet on the Reds, gamblers knew he wasn't going to be trying to manage to win, so they would bet against the Reds. His actions directly affect the game on the field, in contrast to Jackson who always played to win.