As for “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, his ban dates back to the fallout from the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. He’s been off-limits for over 100 years, thanks to Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis.

Jackson was considered for decades by voters, but Pete Rose's name has never appeared on a Hall of Fame ballot. He died in September at age 83.

Major League Baseball on Tuesday removed Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, two of the sport’s most famous players who were previously kicked out of baseball for gambling on the game ...

Don Van Natta Jr. reports on Rob Manfred lifting the bans on all deceased players, including Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, making them eligible for the Hall of Fame. (3:02) ...

Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson among players reinstated by MLB By Don Van Natta Jr., ESPN Wednesday, May 14, 2025 automation ...

Updated: May 14, 2025 / 01:16 PM EDT (NEXSTAR) – Major League Baseball decided Tuesday to reinstate both Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them both eligible for the Hall of Fame.

After previously being on the ineligible list, Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are now eligible to be inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame. The two immensely talented players were both ...

NEW YORK — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were ...

Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, and 15 others are no longer on MLB’s “permanently ineligible” list. Anyone not on the banned list can be considered by the Baseball Hall of Fame.