Wetzel: The lesson of Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe? History is messy
Dan Wetzel's ESPN article, "The lesson of Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe? History is messy," explores Major League Baseball's (MLB) recent decision to remove deceased players from its permanently ineligible list, focusing on Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Wetzel argues that museums and halls of fame should present history in its full complexity, acknowledging both achievements and controversies, rather than offering a sanitized narrative. He contends that excluding players like Rose and Jackson from the Hall of Fame due to past infractions overlooks their significant contributions to the sport and fails to capture the nuanced reality of baseball's history. Wetzel suggests that recognizing these players posthumously allows for a more honest and comprehensive portrayal of the game's legacy. 
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