Pete Rose, ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson Reinstated by MLB and Eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame

There are 17 deceased individuals impacted by the announcement.

Former Cincinnati Red Pete Rose waves to the crowd as he is introduced on the field during a ceremony to honor the 1976 World Series champions team, before the Reds' baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 24, 2016. John Minchillo/AP Photo

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday announced a major change in league policy, designating Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson among a group of deceased players eligible for the Hall of Fame.

Manfred has officially removed Rose and Jackson from the sport’s “permanent ineligibility” list. Both players were banned from the sport over their betting scandals.