By his actions Rose hurt himself and all those who considered him a role model. He has himself to blame, and anyone else who told him he could get away with it.

Sure he had an impressive record as a player and a manager but in my opinion all of that is undercut by his gambling and his lies.

"Sports Jerk of the Year 2003" sums it up for me. "Hall of Shame" I'm not so sure about. His book is selling quite well and he should be able to console himself with the royalties.

Charley Noble