Baseball's Forgotten Superstar

He's not forgotten by anyone that grew up in that era. He's just disgraced.

"I. Did Not. Do. Steroids." We remember...

He had talent without PEDS..to bad he embarrassed himself with his lies

That finger wag will never go away!

Not forgotten: Ignored.

Eddie Murray also hit 500 HR's & 3,000 hits. Stud

Everyone was doing ped during that time. They shouldn't hold that against them, but when you go in front of the panel and lie, then come up dirty. It's not a good look. That's his downfall

“Let our juiced up guy play your juiced up guy and really see who’s the best” -Bill Burr And I agree if you’re at your peak there’s no excuses now and you are using every advantage possible.

Palmeiro really began accumulating big-time stats during his age 30 season (hmmm steroids???). He was always above average but never led the league in like anything except hits once. His rate stats were good but not phenomenal. The only reason he accumulated is because he stayed healthy and took PEDs.

Without the "Viagra" the guy would have been more in line with Mark Grace.

I have mixed feelings about PEDs. From owners and execs down, everyone knew, and they allowed it, as long as cash was abundant. It wasn’t until it became a scandal that the players were ostracized. Players in the 60s and 70s were hopped up on all kinds of uppers and stimulants. 162 games per year is grueling.

The more I learn about Palmeiro, the worse he looks. Imagine calling Will Clark a lowlife. The Rangers offered Clark a contract that was best for him. What professional baseball player is gonna hold that against him? Palmeiro apparently.

I still remember how in 2003, when Palmeiro was with the Rangers in his second stint, and he was gonna be a free agent after the 2003 season, Palmeiro decided to NOT waive his no-trade-clause to get traded to the Cubs in late July 2003 (the team he started his career for). He decided to play meaningless games for the 2003 Rangers, that were rebuilding by the Summer and were not gonna re-sign Palmeiro or any veterans, instead of playing meaningful games for the 2003 Cubs.

I DID NOT EAT AN ENTIRE PIZZA PIE WHILE WATCHING THIS!

Don’t you point that goddamn finger at me, Rafael.

No, he's not forgotten at all. He's just remembered for wagging his finger at Congress and telling them sternly that he did NOT use steroids (only to test positive a short while later). What a chump.

Over the years I do wonder about Rafael Palmeiro's excuse about a tainted Vitamin B12 shot contributing to his failed steroid test. Even if he was a regular steroid user during his career, I don't think he'd be stupid enough to use it in a year where he'd all but cement his candidacy for Hall of Fame, especially during a year when regular steroid testing and punishment were initiated. The 10-day suspension is a slap to the wrist compared to what players get nowadays, but he's done more than enough damage to his legacy as the first superstar to test positive.

Not at all forgotten. But people stop caring about drug addicts at some point. Only one still standing is Bonds because people refuse to let go to their childhood memories but he is the only one not even Arod survived being such a bad example and taking so much drugs during his career

We didn't forget when he pointed the finger😂😂

Yep. One of the most flagrant cases of benefitting from steroids. Went from being a singles hitter with occasional power to a HR machine, instantly. No HOF ever.