Top 10 Sports Figures Who Blew It
Published on January 8, 2008 - 164 Comments
Despite brilliant careers, many sporting figures have blown their reputations away by foolishness or crime. This is a list of the top 10.
10. Pete Rose (1941 - Reds, Phillies, Expos - Reds Manager)
In August 1989, three years after he retired as an active player, Rose agreed to permanent ineligibility from baseball amidst accusations that he gambled on baseball games while playing for and managing the Reds; some accusations claimed that he bet on, and even against, the Reds. After years of public denial, in 2004 he admitted to betting on, but not against, the Reds. After Rose’s ban was instated, the Baseball Hall of Fame formally voted to ban those on the “permanently ineligible” list from induction. His hordes of adoring fans each, in their own way, continue to plead for his inclusion into the Hall, but thus far, no one is bending. So, I guess that just goes to show you how incomprehensibly stupid it is to bet while still employed by the MLB. Nice one, Charlie Hustle.



