No, he should not be in the Hall of Fame.

After 15 years or so of publicly denying he ever bet on baseball, he wrote a book saying that he did. Yes, that's a lot of remorse. He also gave an interview with Jim Gray in 1999, where he clearly showed remorse [sarcasm]:

"Jim Gray: Pete, now let me ask you. It seems as though there is an opening, the American public is very forgiving. Are you willing to show contrition, admit that you bet on baseball and make some sort of apology to that effect?

Pete Rose: Not at all, Jim. I'm not going to admit to something that didn't happen. I know you're getting tired of hearing me say that. But I appreciate the ovation. I appreciate the American fans voting me on the All-Century Team. I'm just a small part of a big deal tonight.

JG: With the overwhelming evidence in that report, why not make that step...

PR: No. This is too much of a festive night to worry about that because I don't know what evidence you're talking about. I mean, show it to me..."

He knew the penalty for betting on baseball, he bet on baseball, he agreed to be permanently banned from baseball... I don't see what the debate is about? He was permanently banned from the game... how can you "serve your punishment" when the punishment is to be banned for life?

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