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Blue Jays Name Paul Beeston President Emeritus

By Jeff Todd | September 19, 2016 at 6:47pm CDT

The Blue Jays announced today that long-time executive Paul Beeston has been named president emeritus of the organization, a designation that he’ll hold “in perpetuity.” Formerly the organization’s president and CEO, Beeston announced his retirement in the fall of 2015.

Beeston’s successor, Mark Shapiro, said that the honorary title was given to honor Beeston’s “incomparable” contributions. “This is simply a small token of recognition for the nearly four decades he’s given the game,” Shapiro said in the press release. “We felt it was right to honour the legacy he has built and ensure he’s a part of the future successes of this team.” 

Meanwhile, the new top exec received plaudits from his predecessor. “Over the past year I have had a front row seat to observe Mark Shapiro’s innovative thinking, his professionalism and his commitment to winning and bringing a championship to Toronto,” Beeston commented in the release.

Beeston also noted his gratitude at today’s gesture. “I am fortunate to once again be welcomed back into this great organization,” he said. “To have a small role moving forward is something that I sincerely appreciate.”

It seems only fitting that Beeston will remain president emeritus for as long as the organization exists. He is, after all, its first employee. After entering the fold as vice president of administration back in 1976, Beeston oversaw the Jays as president & CEO for two separate stints — 1989 to 1997 and 2008 to 2015. The former period included the team’s memorable 1992 and 1993 World Series teams, while the latter was capped off last year with the Jays’ first return to the postseason since its back-to-back championships.

 

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6 Comments

  1. JaysFan19

    9 years ago

    Congrats, Paul

    Reply
  2. Eddie1

    9 years ago

    Can he hit?

    Reply
    • Gunnerson

      9 years ago

      so sad and so true bro

      Reply
    • jimttu

      9 years ago

      Lol

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  3. largeunit

    9 years ago

    Nice feel-good story to distract Blue Jays “fans” (bandwagoners) from the fact that their team has completely crapped the bed during the playoff race. Well done, PR department…well done.

    Reply
  4. terrymesmer

    9 years ago

    I recall reading earlier in the year that Beeston still had an office at the Rogers Centre. Might want to check on that MLBTR. Beeston might not have ever left.

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