All-Star Notebook: ; Granderson, All-Stars Ready; for Presidential Opening Pitch
Charleston Gazette › July 14, 2009
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ST. LOUIS - Curtis Granderson was thrilled to make the All-Star team for the first time. Then the Detroit center fielder discovered another treat might be in store - a chance to meet President Barack Obama.
Obama is set to throw out the ceremonial first ball at tonight's game. Granderson was pitching, too, for an opportunity to greet the president.See the full content of this document
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All-Star Notebook: ; Granderson, All-Stars Ready; for Presidential Opening Pitch
"A lot of people assume I've met him because we're both from Chicago, but the closest I've gotten is watching him on TV," Granderson said Monday.
"If I could get a photo with him or shake his hand, that would complete my All-Star fest...See the full content of this document
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