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Rose to make Reds HOF appearance

I think this is kind of a big deal.  It will be an even bigger deal if Rose doesn't use the stage as a self-promotion tactic.

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Rose to attend Hall of Fame news conference -- for Reds Hall of Fame

December 18, 2006

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Pete Rose is to attend a Hall of Fame news conference -- for the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.

The banned career hits leader is scheduled to appear Tuesday at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum when plans are announced for an exhibit recognizing his achievements.

 Rose was banned from the ballot for baseball's Hall of Fame after he agreed in 1989 to be banned for life for gambling on baseball games. His eligibility for the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot ended last year.

Cincinnati inquired with the commissioner's office to make sure Rose could attend the event. Under the terms of his lifetime ban, he cannot be employed by major league teams and is generally not allowed into areas of ballparks that aren't accessible to fans.

"They checked with us and asked permission," baseball spokesman Pat Courtney said.