The move means Rose and Jackson could now be considered for inclusion in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose and Jackson were both involved in sports betting controversies. Rose was found to have violated MLB’s Rule 21, which bars players from betting on the game and was placed on the ineligible list in 1989.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred today issued a policy decision that permanent ineligibility ends upon the passing of the disciplined individual.

The all-time hit king and Jackson -- both longtime baseball pariahs stained by gambling, seen by MLB as the game's mortal sin -- are now presumably eligible for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.