MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
Former Cincinnati Red Pete Rose waves to the crowd as he is introduced on the field during a ceremony to honor the 1976 World Series champions team, before the Reds' baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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