Texas Rangers team owner Thomas Hicks, left rear, looks on as former president George W. Bush, center, jokes around with Rangers radio announcer Eric Nadel, right, who recently underwent retina surgery, during a pregame ceremony in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, June 18, 2009. The owner's suite at the ballpark was renamed in honor of the former president. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Texas Rangers team owner Thomas Hicks, left rear, looks on as former president George W. Bush, center, jokes around with Rangers radio announcer Eric Nadel, right, who recently underwent retina surgery, during a pregame ceremony in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, June 18, 2009. The owner's suite at the ballpark was renamed in honor of the former president.

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