The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University honored Casey Blake, former Major League Baseball third baseman, at an all-star evening that featured ESPN anchor Chris Hassel and dozens of other special guests from the worlds of sports, television, and politics.

“An All-Star Evening to benefit CHARACTER COUNTS!” is a fundraiser for The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center, Iowa’s home for the CHARACTER COUNTS! and Excellence with Integrity programs.
Blake received the 2016 Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award, an award presented annually to an individual who consistently demonstrates good character as a public role model. Other special guests included NFL linebacker Pat Angerer, TV actress Bridget Flanery, and former U.S. Ambassador Mary Kramer. To learn more about Blake, visit the Drake Newsroom.