Texas Rangers longtime executive John Blake was celebrated during a pregame ceremony on Sunday, including video tributes from Nolan Ryan, Michael Young, and former President George W. Bush.
announced before Sunday's home finale that the writer's press box will be named the John Blake Press Box in honor of Blake, the club's long time public relations executive who is retiring from full-time duty at the end of this season.
It was announced today that the writing press box at Globe Life Field will be dedicated as the "John Blake Press Box" in honor of the longtime club executive who will transition into an advisory role later this year. Congratulations toBlake will still work part time as an advisor to the club, and Davis joked that Blake would still be the first person he calls for advice.
Blake transitioned into the role of Executive Vice President of Public Affairs in January 2022. He has serves as a senior advisor to ownership and Rangers’ management on communications and broadcast initiatives while also overseeing alumni activities, photography, archives, and publications. He first joined the organization in 1984 as the club's media relations director. He has been the Rangers executive vice president of communications since November 2008, when he rejoined the organization after three years as the Boston Red Sox media relations director from 2006 to 2008.
The writer's press box at Globe Life Field will be renamed the John Blake Press Box in honor of the club's longtime media relations executive, who is retiring from full-time duties at the end of the season. / Stefan Stevenson/Rangers On SIStefan Stevenson worked as a journalist and editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years, covering sports, concerts, and general news. His beats have included the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and Texas Christian University football.
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