Rose was a member of three world championship teams, went to the World Series a total of five times, was named the National League's Rookie of the Year in 1963 and its Most Valuable Player in 1973. ... The fans are certainly a significant part of Major League Baseball. After all, it is the fans" money that keeps the league alive, but the tendency of the American people is to forgive their heroes and leaders too easily (think of Bill Clinton, Michael Irvin, and Chris Webber). ...

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