Should baseball players with known steroid abuse be allowed into the Hall of Fame? |
Yes and no.
I believe that they should be allowed in the hall just based on their records, but on the plaque that they would receive it should say "Steroid user". Same should go for Shoeless Joe and Pete Rose only instead it says "Bet on baseball". That's what I believe, how about you?
Posted by: AnonymousI believe that baseball players with known steroid abuse should be allowed into the Hall of Fame, because other violators have been allowed into the Hall.
The Baseball Hall of Fame should allow players with steroid abuse in, because other cheaters and violators have been allowed into the Hall of Fame. There have been spitball pitchers, players who spiked other players, corked their bats, watered down the infield and many other techniques, which might be considered cheating. Although steroids helped inflate certain players' statistics, field dimensions have changed, the pitching mound has been lowered and other factors helped inflate their stats, as well. I think players who come clean about their steroid use should be allowed in, but those who lied about it should not.
Posted by: AnonymousHall of famers
They don't know if players in the start of MLB how do we know if Babe Ruth was not juicing or if he was. So people think they're the greatest, they may have been cheating too and they're in the Hall of Fame. So when people think they're cheating how do they know if the Hall of Famers were not cheating?
Posted by: AnonymousBaseball players with known steroid abuse should be allowed into the Hall of Fame because, prior to steroids, players had alternative advantages.
Every different generation of baseball player has had advantages available to him, whether they are underhanded or not is another question. If players, like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, can be inducted into the Hall of Fame, when they played only against other white players, then steroid users should be allowed in also. In the steroid craze of the late 1990's, so many players were using steroids that it did not become a huge advantage.
Posted by: AnxiousXavierNearly everybody did it
Eric Gagne and many others have said more than 1/2 of the MLB players were juiced, just not everyone got caught. Just because some got caught doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed in the hall of fame. They should have an asterisk by their name but that entire era could have been juiced and were just picking on a few.
Posted by: AnonymousOnly if there were no restrictions at the time they played.
There were no restrictions for a long period of baseball history, and by the time many steroid users such as Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens were at the height of their careers, steroids had become as much a part of baseball as peanuts and hot dogs. Regardless of their mistakes, these players and others regret their decisions and consider them some of the worst decisions in their life. Should today's users be admitted? No! But players were not tested and there were no restrictions at the time these, and other "greats" played.
Posted by: AnonymousI believe that baseball players with known steroid abuse should be allowed into the Hall of Fame, because other violators have been allowed into the Hall.
The Baseball Hall of Fame should allow players with steroid abuse in, because other cheaters and violators have been allowed into the Hall of Fame. There have been spitball pitchers, players who spiked other players, corked their bats, watered down the infield and many other techniques, which might be considered cheating. Although steroids helped inflate certain players' statistics, field dimensions have changed, the pitching mound has been lowered and other factors helped inflate their stats, as well. I think players who come clean about their steroid use should be allowed in, but those who lied about it should not.
Posted by: GlossyCyrus79How do I know
People with the use of drugs may be hurting their body, but by using these certain drugs they are helping their performance and making themselves more useful. Also say a mans life goal was to be in the hall of fame, they use drugs and now their dream is OVER.
Posted by: AnonymousI believe they should be allowed into the hall of fame
Many people actually say that players like Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa saved baseball, because several years ago baseball was on the verge of shutting down and with all the home-runs hit by them they increased the fan base and revenue into the business. The home-run races shattered records and made the sport much more lively.
Posted by: Anonymous
Baseball players who have used steroids have essentially cheated and do not deserve a place in the Hall of Fame.
As a baseball player, one must follow the rules of their organization. If not, they should face termination. If steroids simply just made people stronger, then everyone should take them. But, since there are a wide array of horrible side affects, steroids are illegal. Anybody who tries to cheat their way to greatness does not deserve recognition.
Posted by: ConsciousNolan82It's just not fair.
There are specific rules set by the league and simply put, you can't follow by the rules, then you shouldn't even be there in the first place. These people are paid insane amounts of money to play a sport professionally because they were originally "better than most" and because of their natural ability to play the game efficiently, not by using something that will make you equal to the people who actually make an attempt in the league, and who don't use them at all, and deserve to be in the Hall of Fame.
Posted by: AnonymousI do not believe that players with known steroid abuse should be allowed into the Hall of Fame, because we have no way of knowing which of their achievements were natural, and which were unfairly manufactured.
Because the purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding natural talent in the sport of baseball, I do not believe that players that are known steroid abusers should ever be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Posted by: ToughEfrain26They cheated a lot
I've always been a fan of waffles, but french toast is giving them a run for their money. They better pick up the pace if they want to fend off the french toast. After giving this testimony, I firmly support my statement that rhinos are more dangerous that platypi. Please enjoy your meal.
Posted by: AnonymousNo, because they cheated.
I think that it should prevent them from the Hall of Fame because they cheated. They cheated because its not fair to the people that didn't take drugs. It also effects younger people if they found out that their favorite player took drugs to be the best they might take drugs if they make it to the MLB or the NFL.
Posted by: bigbob2002No Cheaters Allowed!
No, these steroids allow a player to perform in such a way that would not be fair to other players. Baseball should be kept clean. Anybody that makes it to the Hall of Fame should be worthy because of their own hard work, dedication, and natural/earned skill. The baseball Hall of Fame should include only those players that are respectable and admirable in the game. Therefore cheaters should not gain entry.
Posted by: thepurplehulkWhy give honor to someone who cheated to gain their chance at greatness?
When there was not a question of steroids, the honor to get into the Hall of Fame meant something. There is no glory in winning, if you cheated.
Posted by: MistyJefferson59I don't think baseball players with known steroid abuse histories should get to be in the Hall of Fame, because it sends the wrong message.
If we honor a player who has broken the law and essentially cheated at the game by putting them in the Hall of Fame, it sends the message that it's OK to do so and will be condoned. Those players need to be an example to deter others.
Posted by: darcyskaShame to Hall of Fame
If you let these steroid users in it would be like saying people like Carlton Fisk, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays did drugs too. These players actually put in the time and effort to get to the Hall of Fame. They actually worked out and practiced to be great. It would be a complete disgrace.
Posted by: AnonymousTHIS IS THE TRUTH!
Baseball is an amazing sport and I love it!!!! It is also a hard-working sport as there are many goals that are needed to be achieved.If you take steroids, well you'll ultimately achieve your goal easily. Baseball is a sport where you play fair not unfair. I believe that your actions come with a reward. If you play well in baseball you earned a spot in the HOF. If you cheat and lie, well good luck ever making it to there. The HOF's are ment for good, fair, and true baseball players! Not cheaters.
Posted by: AnonymousCONFUSED!
IT IS CHEATING. I do not get how people do not understand the concept of that word. who cares if a specific steroid was not banned in 2003 and now is in 2012. its banned for a reason. too many people look for the easy way out and most of them get caught the lucky ones get away. but you have to take the good with the bad. But if evidence is found then my answer will always be yes
Posted by: AnonymousSteroid users overshadow the statistics of "clean" players.
I believe that players that are linked to steroids have no right to be in the Hall of Fame because the stats that they had while cheating overshadow and under appreciate the stats that clean players had. Having the record books filled with names like Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa etc. is despicable for baseball. I also believe that the players linked to PED's are creating a log jam in the Hall of Fame voting for players that haven't used PED's. Almost every player that comes out of the "Steroid Era" already seems suspicious to everyone and I believe that this is very unfortunate.
Posted by: AnonymousSteroid users should not be admitted into the Hall of Fame because they did not earn it.
Using steroids is cheating and if you have to cheat to win your not actually winning and you don't deserve to be in in the first place. The Hall of Fame is for people that did not cheat and were dedicated enough to the sport and were good enough at it that they should be honored for it. There is no honor in cheating and it would be disrespectful to the players that earned a spot in the Hall to allow those who used steroids in the Hall of Fame with them.
Posted by: AnonymousBaseball players with known steroid abuse should not be allowed into the Hall of Fame.
Prior to any bashing I may receive for my opinion on steroids and the Hall of Fame, I just want to make one point. If the steroid use happened before the ban in 1991 then I would have to say it would be okay for those players to be in the Hall of Fame. I am speaking after the ban when I say no. If there is a rule against a certain substance or anything in general that would allow a player an unfair advantage then I do not believe they should be hailed as one of the greats!
Posted by: w00tboycomicBy using steroids, the players effectively cheated, and they should not be allowed into the Hall of Fame.
Player's shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame if they used steroids, because they cheated and did not truly earn their place. They didn't work to get there, but abused drugs in order to get to the top. Other athletes train and work hard to earn their fame. These are the athletes who should be honored and remembered.
Posted by: AnonymousIntegrity of the game.
You are absolutely destroying the integrity of the game and the Baseball Hall of Fame by allowing cheaters to be glorified like this. It is meant to showcase the best in baseball, and these "men" have proven they do not belong. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's "Rules for Election to the Hall of Fame" also states that "Voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contributions to the team(s) on which the player played." Players who have used steroids show a great lack of integrity, sportsmanship, and character. All three of these thing are needed in order to be voted into the Hall.
Posted by: AnonymousBaseball players with known steroid abuse should not be allowed into the Hall of Fame, because they got to this point under false pretenses.
It is completely unfair to reward baseball players that have are known to have abused steroids by allowing them into the Hall of Fame. Their baseball success was attained under false pretenses, and this should not be tolerated. People who should be allowed into the Hall of Fame are people who truly deserve it under their natural abilities. They should be people who can be role models, and not people who cheated to get to where they are.
Posted by: eyeslikethatIt doesn't give a chance to all the other players who don't use these drugs to be able to be considered into the hall of fame.
Because cheaters are just cheaters. And they are more of a cheater when they use these drugs that enhances there performance to be able yo be considered into the hall of fame when they are taking the spot of a player who has not use these drugs to be inducted into the HALL OF FAME
By AnonymousPosted by: AnonymousIt would be a bad example to set for young fans.
Cheaters should never have their way and get a reward for cheating. It is just not fair, players should play fair and clean, then they can show their talent and get a reward. Also, players will not be setting a great example for the young fans, because all the players that cheat are showing them that cheating is good to do. Performance enhancing drugs are not a good thing to teach the kids.
Posted by: NFLprogamerI do not believe that baseball players with known steroid abuse should be allowed into the Hall of Fame, because steroids is a form of cheating.
Baseball players with steroid abuse should be disqualified from the Hall of Fame, because they knowingly broke the rules of the sport by using steroids, which is a form of cheating. Steroids also provide an unfair advantage over the other players. Allowing these players into the Hall of Fame sets a poor example to other players who might consider following suit, if they witness no consequences for breaking the rules.
Posted by: ThickBoyce84I do not think that baseball players with known steroid abuse be allowed into the Hall of Fame, because they do not set a good example.
I do not think that those baseball players who are known steroid users should be allowed to be in the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is for people we look at as heroes. Using steroids does not set a good example, and these players should not be looked up to.
Posted by: FemaleTyron73Cheating is cheating, no matter what.
Basically they are cheaters and it is public knowledge. They shouldn't be allowed the game's highest honor. Even if the argument could be made that people with questionable morals and characters are already in the Hall of Fame, that was a different point in time and there were no restrictions on what was allowed and what wasn't. I say no to allowing them in, and I believe as a whole the baseball community agrees.
Posted by: AnonymousThey are cheaters.
They are cheating. When players who provided the dedication and hard work to the game of baseball are not even considered for the hall of fame, because of players who had better stats from performance enhancing drugs, it is just plane cheating. Cheaters don't have spots in the biggest award of baseball.
Posted by: AnonymousBaseball players with a history of steroid abuse should not be allowed into the Hall of Fame, because to do so cheapens the achievements of all those who got inducted purely on their own talents
When Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record, he did so with his own sweat, blood and effort. He did not, to the best of anyone's knowledge, take any sort of performance-enhancing drugs at all. It was bad enough that Barry Bonds, a player with a widely known history of abusing steroids, was recognized for surpassing Aaron's record. To then allow Bonds into the Hall of Fame would be a tremendous dishonor to all the players, such as Aaron, who got in on pure talent. It is reasonable to assume that, without the use of his performance enhancing drugs, Bonds would not have had the achievements he did. And even if this can't be fully proved, we should not be encouraging the use of dangerous performance-enhancing drugs by rewarding their users with acclaim and honor. We should focus on a fair playing field, and the use of steroids precludes any notion of fairness at all. It taints the achievements, and it brings a stain upon the players in general. The best way to discourage its use by baseball players is to totally deny steroid users any entry, ever, into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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