The intense HATRED being spewed on this thread is overwhelming...
Michael Irvin was one of the best WR's to ever play in the NFL. I'll agree that the "no push-off" rule was instituted mainly due to his influence. He was still a VERY clutch player and respected by players on both sides of the ball. He earned his spot, get over it...
For the Pete Rose comparison, I STILL think Pete belongs in Cooperstown, despite the allegations regarding gambling.
O.J. is still in Canton, and I'm guessing that murder is still something that bothers people a whole lot more than gambling ever will.
If you're a great player, then you simply ARE, no matter what your off-field conduct may show. Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Lawrence Taylor, Jim Brown - all GREAT players that shouldn't EVER be emulated for their off-field conduct, but they were ALL game-changers and deserve their spots in SPORTS history.