Legendary ESPN host and storyteller Roy Firestone joins the show to discuss Pete Rose’s complicated legacy and his chances of finally making it into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Monday, May 19, 2025 | 19:04

Legendary ESPN host and storyteller Roy Firestone joins the show to discuss Pete Rose’s complicated legacy and his chances of finally making it into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Firestone shares personal stories from his interviews with Rose, including insights into Rose’s edgy personality, his gambling addiction, and how that addiction overtook his life and reputation. He explains why lifting the ban does not guarantee Rose’s induction, and why any potential Hall of Fame plaque should acknowledge the gambling controversy. Firestone also reflects on how voters should view Pete Rose now, and whether the baseball world missed its opportunity to honor him during his lifetime. In addition, Roy dives into his decades-long career in sports journalism and storytelling, touching on what it was like to interview some of the greatest figures in sports and entertainment history—from Muhammad Ali to Bruce Springsteen.