MLB lifts bans on 17 former players in historic move - Who are the players?

The MLB’s decision is being praised by all legendary players, with the move being called “historic.” For many MLB players, while the decision has brought forward a big change in the baseball world, fans remained divided. They felt this decision should have been taken when players were alive, especially Pete Rose, considering his stunning career. Along with MLB legend Pete Rose, the MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has also removed the following individuals from the permanently ineligible list: Eddie Cicotte, who was with Chicago White Sox, Happy Felsch, who was with Chicago White Sox, Chick Gandil, who was with Chicago White Sox, Joe Jackson, who was with Cleveland Guardians, Fred McMullin, who was with Chicago White Sox, Swede Risberg, who played with Chicago White Sox, Buck Weaver, who was with Chicago White Sox, Lefty Williams, who was with Chicago White Sox, Joe Gedeon, who was with New York Yankees, Gene Paulette, who was with New York Giants, Benny Kauff, who was with New York Giants, Lee Magee, who was witb Brooklyn Tip-Tops, Phil Douglas, who was with New York Giants, Cozy Dolan, who was with Cincinnati Reds, Jimmy O’Connell, who was with New York Giants, and William Cox, who was with Pittsburgh Pirates. Many people have come out praising the MLB for their historic decision that has changed the scenario for several MLB players in the past. Commissioner Emeritus Allan H. (Bud) Selig said in a statement:“I understand and respect Commissioner Rob Manfred’s decision regarding the removal of Pete Rose and 16 other deceased individuals from the ineligible list.”Further, he said:“Given my affection for my friend, the late Bart Giamatti, MLB’s seventh Commissioner who disciplined Mr. Rose for gambling on his own team all those years ago, I believe Bart would understand and respect the decision as well.”Also Read: “One of the greatest players in baseball history”- Reds’ owner Bob Castellini congratulates MLB for historic decision on Pete Rose