Should the ban on "Shoeless" Joe Jackson be lifted?
140780
Yes, his numbers in that series, I forget exactly what they were, but they prove he wasn't part of the scandal, or if he was at first he backed out of it.  What was done to him is obviously misjustice and he should be re-instated and voted to the hall of fame.
730377
It's fine as long as they ban every other racial slur.\nCracker, honky, chink, spic,wetback......... Why ban just 1?
391223
Beyond a shadow of a doubt.  It's obvious just by looking at pictures of him 10 years ago and now side by side.  He should be banned from baseball.
1073350
That would be a tough way to go out, his legacy would be slightly damaged...  but I would say its time for him to step away...  he did wonders for the league...  he can still coach if he had the right team in place...  but the Knicks may have broken him to the point of no return...
449095
First of all, don't forget Shoeless Joe Jackson! Rose should already be in - as a first ballot inductee.  If there is a Hall of Fame, then his playing career numbers are among the best in MLB history.  Bonds should also get in.  Assuming he took steroids, his pre seroid numbers easily qualify him for first ballot induction.  \n\nIs anyone opposing the induction of Rose and Bonds aware of  the character flaws of prior inductees?  Cobb allegedly killed his father in law.  A high percentage of HOF members who played in the 70's through the 90's used "greenies" (available in the clubhouse!!!) - illegal without a medical prescription!!!  A few pitchers (illegally) threw spit balls to enhance their careers. \n\nFurthermore, arguably baseball wouldn't be as popular today without having gone through a steroids period.  Consider that the cancellation of the World Series by the owners as an over reaction to a labor dispute created a bad odor over all of baseball.  When MLB baseball resumed, fan interest had declined significantly.  It wasn't until the (perhaps steroid induced) homerun barrage, highlighed by the colossal battle between McGuire and Sosa, that fans fully returnd their attention to baseball.  So, perhaps steroids brought the fans back and fattened the pocket books of the owners (who are also complicid in this).  If steroids were the reason, who lost (I don't for a moment discount the trajedy of some hero worshipping teen thinking steroids are ok; and then causing serious injury to his life).  \n\nSome argue that the concept of comparing statistics from one era to another is no longer possible and that records no longer mean anything.  Well, even  without steroids, it still would not be possible to accurately compare the statistis of one era to another.  Yes, Ruth as unbelievable as his stats were, (hence the term "Ruthian"), still can't be compared to later day stats. Ruth didn't compete against the best athletes of his day - only the best white athletes (due to the racist rules of the owners)!!! (Interesting, as an aside, in the off season, while "barnstorming" he competed against Negro League all stars.)  Also, Ruth played in few night games (there weren't any until the late '30s).  Also there was no plane travel to the Left Coast.  There were only 8 teams; none further west than St louis nor further south than Washingon (DC).  Travel was relatively easy.  In short, a players statistics can only be compared to those who played in his era.  \n\nThe Hall of Fame is only for the top 1% of a particular era.  And, in view of all the character flaws of the existing members of the HOF, voters have (and should continue to) only looked at what transpired "between the lines".  Would anyone argue that Rose, Bonds AND Shoeless Joe Jackson were not in the top 1% of players in their respective eras?
1102131
If you respect all that brave men have fought and died for over two centuries, then you have to allow it.  You don't have to like it, you are free to speak your mind to the jerk that would do something like that, but to ban an act of protest would be a disgrace and would just lead to more curbs in what freedoms we have left in the US.
126153
Jackson was found guilty by the commissioner of baseball for participating in gambling activities associated with baseball.  However, he was never PROVEN guilty of this - it was an autocratic decision by the commissioner to ban him from the major league teams and their affiliates.\n\nThat said, the Hall of Fame is for ALL of baseball, not just the MLB and SHOULD be independant of MLB (it's not really, but it should be).  So, the decision of the commissioner should have not weight in whether or not someone is inducted into the hall of fame.  This would then make both Joe Jackson and Pete Rose eligible for the Hall and both are VERY deserving to be there.\n\nRemeber Gambling is legal in a number of places and sports gambling is actually supported by the Canadian Government via the Sport Select program (a lotto game where you select winners, losers and tie games, etc.), icluding baseball.  This by definition should exclude the Toronto Blue Jays from participating in the MLB.\n\nJoe should be in the Hall.
559256
joe jackson was part of the famous "black sox" scandal in the 1919 world series.  this was a series between the chicago whitesox(jacksons team) and the cincinnati reds.\n\na fix was placed on the series as several whitesox were paid money to "throw" the series.  jackson's family and supporters claim to this day that joe did not follow through on the fix, but he was banned from baseball for life and still remains ineligible for induction to the hall of fame.\n\nthere are many books and at least one movie about the 1919 series.
219899
I'm mostly on your side. MJ needs a lot more than a slap, but Richard? hey, he may be annoying to some people, but he has done a LOT of good for people. he hurts no one, and helps people who are overweight. I agree, his hair is annoying, but common', give the guy a break.
1007719
no, i dont think so. but maybe joe dumars should consider that
361524
No... I do not think they should be banned. Why? What is the point, if you ban the bra, then someone will just come up with a different way to do it anyways...
1081909
jesse  jackson  is  a  joke, he  shouldnt   get  paid   for   running  and   sticking  his   nose  in   any  thing   that   has   any   thing  to   do  with   blacks.whether  it  s  right  or   not.
928417
Well Barry Sanders was assuring them on Cold Pizza that he wouldn't do it and he can't dance. How about Lynn Swann, let's see if he still has the moves. Sure he's getting older but come on he practiced ballet to improve his WR abilities when he played so I think he could still do it. I agree Deion Sanders would proably be another good choice. As to teh one saying Johnson I don't think so because it happens during the season and I think you'd have to go with retired players.
1171075
I have no idea.  Today, it seems that people would rather throw their shoes out when they need repair.  I have often wondered the same thing, myself.
503261
HAHAHAHELL NO!!!\n\n\n          STEROID USER!  i HOPE THEY DONT COUNT HIS HOPMERUNS THAT BASTARD!
946858
bourqa is  some one personel matter.and I think personal matter does not  suffer some body els.So the ban is totally unfair.
231867
hmmm  no he should definitely not be banned... hell he has more  experience than most people  now !  though I do think some one should stick a sign on his back stating " don't let this happen to you ! "...lol....