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Trump loomed over baseball’s Hall of Fame. But voters still said no to Bonds and Clemens

The news article discusses how former U.S. President Donald Trump's advocacy for Pete Rose's Hall of Fame induction overshadowed the voting on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, two of baseball's greatest players who have not been inducted. Despite Trump's pressure on MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred to make Rose eligible, the Hall of Fame voters ultimately rejected Bonds and Clemens, highlighting the ongoing debate over the importance of integrity in the game. The article suggests that the vote became a referendum on power, memory, and whether integrity still matters in the sport. It notes that while Rose will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027, the exclusion of Bonds and Clemens underscores the ongoing controversy surrounding the Hall of Fame and the legacy of steroid use in baseball.

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Trump loomed over baseball’s Hall of Fame. But voters still said no to Bonds and Clemens

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Trump loomed over baseball’s Hall of Fame. But voters still said no to Bonds and Clemens

The news article discusses how former U.S. President Donald Trump's advocacy for Pete Rose's Hall of Fame induction overshadowed the voting on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, two of baseball's greatest players who have…

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