The late Pete Rose, the Cincinnati native, Reds legend and all-time MLB hits leader who was banned from the sport over gambling accusations, is now eligible for the Hall of Fame.

In a sweeping decision, commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday that MLB had reinstated deceased people the league had deemed “permanently ineligible” under Rule 21 of its code of conduct.

Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the league's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death.