Curtis Granderson is a vital part of the Yankees outfield and also encourages young readers to develop a strong foundation of learning to help them reach their goals.
Curtis Granderson - New York Yankees
- 2009 Marvin Miller Man of the Year
- One of only 26 MLB players and coaches with a four-year college degree (Wall Street Journal, 2009). Degrees are Business Marketing and Business Administration from Univ. of Illinois-Chicago.
- MLB Overseas Ambassador 2006-08 to China, Europe and South Africa.
- Three-time Robert Clemente Award Nominee (2007, 2009, 2010)
- Two-time Branch Rickey Award Nominee (2008, 2009)
- 2009 Recipient of Jefferson Award for Public Service
- 2009 All-Star Selection
- 2009 Team USA Member for World Baseball Classic
- Tigers Career Leader for leadoff home runs (24)
- Two-time American League triples champion (2008, 2008)
- Grand Kids Foundation has given over $80,000 in grants and funding to inner city youth, schools and athletic programs throughout the state of Michigan and Chicago since 2006.
- Children’s book, All You Can Be, utilized illustrations from Michigan fourth-grade students showing their dream career. Royalties from the book are donated to the Grand Kids Foundation.
- Endorsement and equipment deal money utilized in inner city educational programs and products donated to inner city youth baseball programs
- Spokesperson for RBI Baseball
- Spokesperson for Let’s Move, First Lady Michelle Obama’s Anti-Obesity Campaign