Abstract
The paper presents a proposal that will study the issue of whether Pete Rose should be allowed in major league baseball's Hall of Fame.

From the Paper
"This research proposal seeks to develop an answer to the question of whether or not Peter Rose should be allowed in the major league baseball Hall of Fame. Since the league declared Rose ineligible in ... due to his gambling activities, Rose and his supporters have actively pursued reinstatement while MLB has continued to resist these requests. The research moves from a review of the conflicting opinions on reinstating Rose's eligibility for the Hall of Fame to..."

Tags:Pete Rose, baseball, Hall of Fame

Abstract
A complete analysis of Pete Rose, including his activities both on the field and off. Includes an investigation of his alleged gambling activities and an analysis of his career as a baseball player with an assessment of his case for major league baseball.

From the Paper
"Pete Rose is perhaps the greatest hitter baseball has ever seen. In his 24 seasons in Major League Baseball, Rose set countless records, and earned a wealth of awards and accomplishments. But Rose was forced to exit baseball forever when he was charged with gambling on Major League Baseball games, including those games played by his own team, the Cincinnati Reds. Banished from baseball and the Hall of Fame for life, Rose continues to deny the charges against him. However, the evidence against Rose is difficult to refute, and there exists no evidence in support of the legendary slugger. Since Rose's banishment, an ongoing debate has been sparked: should Pete Rose be eligible for entry into the Hall of Fame? The question is remarkably complex, yet there exists an answer. Pete Rose deserves to be recognized in Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame. His credentials are three times those of other players in the Hall of Fame, baseball's tribute to the elite class of ballplayers that raised baseball to a new level. Rose's wrongdoings have earned him sufficient punishment; his banishment from baseball prohibits Rose from working in any facet of Major League Baseball, from media to the manager, for the rest of his life. But Rose's wrongdoings do not delete his amazingly vast accomplishments as a player."

Tags:hitting, skills, minor, league, season, rookie, baseman, fielder, first, base, outfield, pitcher, pitches, national, league, most, valuable, player

Abstract
The paper discusses whether Pete Rose should be reinstated to major league baseball and become eligible to enter the Hall of Fame. The paper concludes that he should not be reinstated to baseball.

From the Paper
"Pete Rose with Rick Hill said that while playing baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, he was; "Living my lifelong dream and loving every minute". In a career that spanned many years and included a stint as manager of the Reds, Rose had hits breaking Ty Cobb's all-time career record. Nevertheless, despite these accomplishments, Pete Rose's career was derailed because he was simultaneously involved in extensive gambling activities that included betting on his own sport and on his..."

Tags:Pete Rose, major league baseball, gambling

Abstract
This paper, in addition to detailing Rose's life, describes the controversy around his ethics. The paper points out that Rose was banned for life from baseball as punishment for gambling on the games, and he has not been induced into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The author feels that Rose's ethical behavior and his baseball skills need to be separated and that he should be admitted.

From the Paper
"Others, including many baseball players, feel Rose got his just desserts when he was banned for life from baseball. His arrogance rubbed against the grain of many fellow teammates. Former teammate, Joe Morgan, describes how Rose always played hard with his chest strutted out, saying, "I never say anybody who played every game like it was the seventh game of the World Series, not even me but" "A lot of guys say they wouldn't come back if Pete gets in." Bob Feller believes no one would come back. When Johnny Bench was being inducted into the Hall of Fame a few years ago, shouts of "We want Pete" came from the crowd, to which Bench responded, "You can have him" Bench clearly has no sympathy for Rose. Recently during a radio interview, the commentator remarked that society has become liberal enough that there is common acceptance for many things such as recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, "so why not gambling is betting illegal?" Bench remarked, "It is if you're playing the game" Everybody says "Oh, that's Pete." Then everybody is betrayed. "

Tags:controversy, ethics, ban, life, gambling, games, hall, fame, skills, admit

Abstract
This paper begins by discussing how Mississippi Delta was the birthplace of the Blues movement and introduces the first musicians of this form of music. It then discusses how the Blues movement developed into a form of community bonding and how it benefited the community. It mentions landmark institutions which developed from the Delta Blues. These include the Delta Blues Museum and the The Delta Blues Education Program, The Delta Blues Hall of Fame and The Mississippi Delta Blues Society.

From the Paper
"The Mississippi Delta is not a large area geographically, yet writer Robert Palmer argues that it has contributed more to American music than any other region (Palmer, 1993, p. 11). Famous Delta blues musicians include Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, B.B. King, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Floyd Jones and Howlin' Wolf. And even though Delta natives such as Albert King and John Lee Hooker left for more promising opportunities elsewhere, hundreds of other artists stayed behind and kept the blues tradition alive at home where today it is played at weddings, house parties, fish fries, juke joints and festivals (Clarksdale, 1999)."

Tags:society, fame, museum, education, institution, music, jazz

Abstract
The writer asserts that the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" deserves to be in the film hall of fame due to the quality of its acting alongside the relevance of its messages to today's society. The writer identifies the main themes of the film and shows how the elements of the film are assembled almost perfectly. The writer also demonstrates how the film managed to make the audience firmly on the side of the patients. The writer concludes by maintaining that "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is a fantastic film from all angles.

Outline:
Introduction
The Relevance of the Insanity
The Elements of the Film
The Positioning of the Audience
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Authority and the resistance against it is a prime theme which runs through the film. Randall Patrick McMurphy is an individual who seems to go a bit against the grain, a rolling stone as he is described, and in him is embodied the spirit of rebellion. This character seemingly does not belong within the environment which he has been forced into, and initially attempts to fit in, to adapt. However, upon learning the indefinite duration of his stay, rebellion is again awakened, not unlike the plot development in the Newman film Cool Hand Luke. Rebellion is contagious, new ideas and thoughts spread quickly within an atmosphere that is conducive, and McMurphy was able to fan the flames quite well."

Tags:actors, script, audience, cast, themes

Abstract
This paper discusses how the story of Don Haskins, the long time and Hall of Fame college basketball coach from Texas Western/UTEP had been largely uncelebrated until the 2006 release of "Glory Road". Directed by James Gartner and staring Josh Lucas as Coach Haskins, the movie depicts his 1966 National Championship run as the barrier breaking coach who was the first to start all black players and win the National Championship. The paper relates that the movie show how, by defeating perennial power and all white Kentucky, Haskins helped break down the racial barrier in sports, particularly in the South. The paper contends that the story told in "Glory Road" is truly an important event in not only American sports history, but also a story which sheds light on and highlights much of the racial issues which are prevalent in sports.

From the Paper
"Glory Road takes place in the 1960s, primarily in Texas and in the general atmosphere of the racial tensions existing in the American South during the time period. In the movie, the African-Americans who Don Haskin's recruited are given little opportunity to play collegiate basketball and although they have a love for the game, they do not see it as a viable alternative. They are well aware of the limited opportunities afforded to black athletes and to African-Americans in general. However, it seems Don Haskin's is oblivious to this as he cares only about winning and thus is willing to defy the established norms of NCAA Division I basketball in the South and play his men regardless of color. It is not until later as the season develops that he begins to realize the social implications of his actions as head coach as Haskins and his team become something more than just a basketball team, but a team that is playing for something more than just basketball. "

Tags:Don, Haskins, basketball, racism

Abstract
This paper explores the normally male dominated field of sports and athletics and the lack of equality between the sexes in this area. The writer of this paper contends that in most instances, equality of opportunity between the genders is mandated by U.S. law. This paper examines the Equal Employment Opportunity Act which is the major legislation mandating equality in employment as well as Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments that mandates a move toward equality in college sports. This paper focuses on the career of jockey Julie Krone who was inducted into the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame in 2000. The writer discusses Krone's battle with prejudice in a male-dominated field, that had at one time gotten her so depressed she had contemplated suicide. This paper details the various laws and achievements of exceptional women have struggled to bring about true equality in the field of sports. This paper also contains the text of two published articles regarding women and sports, that were used in researching this paper.

Outline:
Sports Equality at the College Level
Equality in Sports Professions
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper
"Krone made it in a man's sport and profession; it would be logical that other women would have followed in her footsteps. If one were to gauge the possibilities on the basis of a 1985 National Geographic production, The Ballad of the Irish Horse, one might think of equine sports and professions as the perfect place for women to break into a man's world. The father of a junior rider who competes in pony races, with betting and purses and all, said he didn't particularly like his teenaged daughter exposed to the dangers, but she loved it so much and was so good at it, he didn't have the heart to stop her. In the same production, there is also a women veterinarian at the Irish National Stud, breeder of many of the world's great race horses, and a segment on Lady Anne Hemphill, founder of Pony Club in Ireland, an organization to which many equine professionals once belonged."

Tags:women, gender, rights, equality, julie, krone, law

Abstract
The paper explains that Lucille Ball, once regarded as one of the 'B-grade' cine-star, found the new medium of television as the true opportunity to exhibit her expertise of physical comedy. The author points out that "I Love Lucy" was considered unique in that it was one of the first television programs to use live film, utilizing a multiple camera technique before a studio audience and creating a permanency that allowed Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, to benefit from re-runs syndication and foreign distribution. The paper relates that Lucille Ball attained four Emmy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Citation from Kennedy Center and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. She became the first actress to be incorporated into the Hall of Fame of the Television Academy.

From the Paper
"Ball could search out the key to success of televisions and generated a character that the Americans found indispensable. While 'The Lucy Show' was telecasted, Ball was engaged in reformulating the show and starring in yet another series concentrating on the same character. "Here's Lucy" was immediately approved by the networks and became prime time telecast up to 1974. At this moment, Ball found it worthwhile to divert and began performing outside lines of comedy. She was rewarded with enthusiastic reviews for her acting on Broadway in 'Wildcat' of 1961s. With continuance of the success, Ball co-starred Bob Hope for two feature films and acted with Henry Fonda in the critically acclaimed "Yours, Mine and Ours". Thus, the accomplishments of Ball include more than seventy films, hundreds of television appearances and the struggle of running a studio that could succeed in producing major television series like "Mission: Impossible" and "Star Trek", depicting her true understanding of the potentialities of television even prior to the understanding of itself."

Tags:desilu, re-runs, comedy, family, awards

Abstract
This paper examines Peter Rose's life and career and examines he was not allowed into the baseball Hall of Fame. The author also discusses in great detail Peter's 1989 investigation by a baseball commissioner.

From the Paper
"It seems almost impossible to deny the fact that Pete Rose had a serious gambling problem. Like many such problems that lie in the gray area between psychological and physiological (for gambling, while not clearly biologically based like a drug addiction may well contain a biological element, for the brains of people with addictions to everything ranging from gambling to cigarettes exhibit similar brain chemistry), gambling is something that is very difficult to control. And one of the reasons that it is in fact so difficult to control is the fact that those in the grips of such an addiction so not see how bad their state actually is. Denial is a central element of the disease.

Pete Rose was a great player. His playing merits recognition in the Hall of Fame. But his actions as a human being off the field should deny him that position."

Tags:league, games, record, punishment, gambler, win, merits