Should a man who has over 4256 hits be kept from the Hall of Fame because he bet on a few baseball games? The hits leader in major league baseball is banned from baseball, does that make any sense? Pete Rose deserves to be in the baseball hall of fame because of his actions on the field, not ...

Should a man who has over 4256 hits be kept from the Hall of Fame because he bet on a few baseball games? The hits leader in major league baseball is banned from baseball, does that make any sense? Pete Rose deserves to be in the baseball hall of fame because of his actions on the field, not ...

 Consider a student who passes a final exam under the influence of illegal drugs. The professor might be inclined to call the police, but there’s no reason why the student shouldn’t get the grade he earned. Then consider another student who cheats on the same exam. No crime has been commit...

Baseball has always been known as our nation's pastime, a simple sport that has captivated millions and given us memorable moments over the last century. Decades of youngsters have dreamt of one day playing center field for the home team, all the while playing ball with the local kids at the s...

Pete Rose "Banned for Life" How do you allow the all-time hit leader, games played leader, and a multiple most valuable player to be banned from baseball for life? Maybe if this person bet on the game for which he gave his all. This is what happened to Pete Rose. Although Rose set a...

Baseball and Philosophy Thinking Outside the Batter's Box Baseball and Philosophy is a book that brings philosophy to the center stage or the pitching mound so to speak. Baseball and Philosophy is the sixth volume in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series. Other Books in the series includ...

Meritocracy The Downfall of Sports A meritocracy is an environment in which individuals are rewarded for their ability to produce. An example of a meritocracy is the sports world at large. In the sports world, athletes are chosen based on their raw talent and ability to score poin...