MLB Lifts Hall Bans on 16 Deceased Players

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has removed 16 deceased individuals, including Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and several members of the 1919 'Black Sox', from the league's permanently ineligible list, making them eligible for Hall of Fame consideration. The policy clarifies that permanent ineligibility ends upon a person's death and also affects lesser-known players such as Phil Douglas, Lee Magee, and Oscar 'Happy' Felsch. The Classic Baseball Era Committee, which reconvenes in December 2027, will now consider these individuals for induction. The bans, primarily for gambling-related infractions, have been controversial for decades. The decision was influenced by petitions from families, public figures like President Donald Trump, and ongoing public debate. Actual induction into the Hall of Fame will depend on the committee's voting.