Story: Pete Rose Admits to Betting on Baseball: 01/07/03
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june04/rose_1-07.html

Reading Comprehension Questions:

1. What is Pete Rose's record achievement in baseball?

2. Why is there a controversy about Rose becoming eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame?

3. What did Rose confess to doing? Why did he say he did this?

4. How can a player get into the Baseball Hall of Fame? How do the rules impact Pete Rose?

5. Why does Pete Rose remain so popular? Who are some of his fans and what do they think about his Hall of Fame eligibility?

Discussion Questions and Extension Activity (more research might be needed):

1. Should Pete Rose be allowed into the Baseball Hall of Fame? Should he be allowed to manage a team again? Under what circumstances?

2. Why do you think that Pete Rose, after denying any wrongdoing for over 14 years, decided to admit that he bet on baseball? Do you think his apology is sincere?

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