In 2009, granderson released a childrens book, all you can be, which encourages children to chase their dreams and included illustrations from fourth graders all across the state of michigan. Granderson was born in illinois in 1981 to two teachers, both who valued education above anything else. All you can be is a book that is written by curtis granderson. Have fun choose the right friends play with passion be a. Mlb all star outfielder curtis granderson founded the grand kids foundation in 2007 to aid positive youth development through education, physical fitness and. Featuring inspiring artwork from fourth graders in michigan, all proceeds go to the foundation. Dont miss out on this great book that was hand signed you are buying a brand new hard cover 1st edition first print book all you can be that was signed on the inside of the book in blue sharpie marker by curtis granderson 19 nice and clearly at a book signing.
As you can see, in four of five categories, granderson gives you far more than the average hitter on a deep fantasy. Curtis granderson s charitable achievements, most notably through his grand kids foundation, have been welldocumented throughout his career. By curtis granderson written by the yankee centerfielder, curtis granderson, this motivational book urges young readers to set goals for themselves as a means to succeed in life. Sep, 2019 curtis granderson has put together an impressive resume in his 16 seasons in major league baseball. Granderson is a threetime mlb allstar, and won a silver slugger award in 2011.
Here is the list of chapter titles or innings in curtis grandersons book, be all you can be. Log in to see more information about curtis granderson log in or register now. Curtis granderson world series stats by baseball almanac. Is new york yankees curtis granderson worthy of a first. The 30yearold yankees center fielder entered last nights game with the red sox first among american leaguers in runs 98, tied for first in extrabase hits 55, first in triples 9, second in slugging percentage. Curtis granderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Visit the main page for curtis granderson for his comprehensive regular season statistics and all. See more ideas about curtis granderson, new york yankees and ny yankees. Curtis grandersons all you can be contact any celebrity. The book is brand new and was only opened to be signed. The all star labellink in the final section only shows whether or not curtis granderson was an all star during the season where he appeared in the world series dashnot an all star statsan all star and the link leads to the all star game. Nov 01, 2011 curtis granderson is an ideal role model for any child.
A great chance to get a real signature on this book. The author discusses the importance of education, positivity, leadership, passion, individuality, and fun, with illustrations by students from new york citys public elementary schools. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. His foundation will celebrate its 10year anniversary by hosting a dinner at the new york public library. Curtis granderson s baseball career wont get him into the hall of fame. Year age agedif tm lg lev aff g pa ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi sb cs bb so ba obp slg.
To contact curtis granderson, join contact any celebrity now for instant access to our online database of over 60,000 celebrity addresses and celebrity contacts. His fans will enjoy this book and learn from his personal anecdotes. Curtis granderson, former detroit tigers centerfielder, retires. Professional athlete curtis granderson shares hardearned lessons and tips for accomplishing goals in this encouraging resource. Curtis granderson is the starting center fielder for the detroit tigers. He loved sports and was determined to become a successful athlete. Growing up with two teachers as parents, he understood and appreciated the importance of education and was determined to follow his dream of becoming a successful. The book is illustrated by students of the new york city public school system. Proceeds from all you can be benefit the grand kids foundation. All you can be quotes by curtis granderson goodreads.
In 2008, granderson became an author with the publication of all you can be, a childrens book illustrated by fourthgraders from across michigan, with the. Aug 01, 2009 in his book all you can be, granderson shares these valuable lessons with his young fans. Curtis granderson generally travels from il, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. The thing that ive constantly tried to work on is realizing that i only bat in that spot once a game, and thats to begin the game.
He was selected by the tigers in the 2002 mlb draft. The book included artwork from fourth graders throughout the state of michigan following a contest held statewide. I gave this book to my 14 and 8 year old grandsons, and when the 14 year old saw it, with great reverence he explained to the younger who curtis granderson is and the type of man he is. Curtis granderson author of all you can be curtis granderson is the author of all you can be 4. Have fun, choose the right friends, play with passion, be a leader, value family, be yourself, listen and learn, think. Curtis granderson s all you can be december 1, 2011 by contact any celebrity on wednesday, we caught up with curtis granderson promoting all you can be at bookends bookstore in ridgewood, new jersey. Grandersons book gives lessons from his personal experiences which can pull children in to listen to the advice he gives. In his book all you can be, granderson shares these valuable lessons with his young fans.
Curtis granderson speaking fee and booking agent contact. Team click for roster, uniform numbers, salary, allstar, world series. Last year, baseball recognized those achievements by honoring him with the roberto clemente award. He has also invited fourth graders from across the state of michigan to submit artwork that exemplifies their own goals, the best of which has been culled here to illustrate the themes of the book. Curtis granderson speakers bureau and booking agent info. On wednesday, we caught up with curtis granderson promoting all you can be at bookends bookstore in ridgewood, new jersey. Curtis granderson serves as a national ambassador of the white houses antiobesity campaign lets move, national spokesperson of the partnership for a healthier americas drink up water initiative and international ambassador of major league baseball. Curtis granderson brings positive attitude to kids with new book curtis granderson reads his book, all you can be. The curtis granderson all star stats seen below include his all star yearbyyear hitting stats, all star fielding stats, and all star pitching stats where applicable. Lists pitching charts record books rules scoring statmaster stats 101 year by year. Have fun, choose the right friends, play with passion, be a leader, value family, be yourself, listen and learn, think positive and never be satisfied are the values. Yankees center fielder curtis granderson writes to. Izaac has a book written about his life called a new kind of normal written by dr. Reach out for more information about these opportunities.
Call to the pen has learned of an exciting opportunity for yankees and baseball fans alike. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. All professional baseball statistics for curtis granderson. Curtis granderson baseball stats by baseball almanac. As of 2019, he led active players in career triples, was 2nd in career strikeouts, was 5th in career home runs, and was the 6th. Hes become one of baseballs goto guys for offseason excursions, and it hasnt been by. Curtis granderson stays bout it on the field and in his. In 2007 he became one of only four players in baseball historyand the first since 1957to record at least 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs, and 20 stolen bases in a single season. This book is a great read for any child to help shape them into a balanced human being. These lessons are not only about the importance of education, but also about working hard to attain goals. When possible, mlb all star outfielder and philanthropist curtis granderson connects with the communities he lives, plays in, and cares for through special appearances, fan opportunities, press events and partnerships. Curtis granderson, former detroit tigers centerfielder. He recently released his second childrens book, all you can be.
Mar 22, 2012 curtis granderson s numbers compared with the top 200 fantasy hitters in 2011. All you can be by curtis granderson book 1 edition published in 2012 in english and held by 1 worldcat member library worldwide the author discusses the importance of education, positivity, leadership, passion, individuality, and fun, with illustrations by students from new york citys public elementary schools. Childrens art illustrates ballplayers book all you can be. Understanding that, i just go, ok, i dont have to go up there and take. I believe that all you can be is such an inspirational book for any and everyone. Professional athlete curtis granderson shares hardearned lessons and tips. Superstar centerfielder for the yankees nearly won the mvp award in 2011. Granderson s book gives lessons from his personal experiences which can pull children in to listen to the advice he gives. Curtis granderson might be retired, but the threetime all star outfielder is still doing plenty of charity work through his grand kids foundation.
Curtis granderson grew up on the south side of chicago. Aug 06, 2011 by all standard statistical measurement, curtis granderson is having a sensational year, perhaps even an mvp year. Boston red sox the numbers speak well of granderson the. Cover of curtis granderson s new childrens book, all you can be. Jan 31, 2020 in 2008, granderson became an author with the publication of all you can be, a childrens book illustrated by fourthgraders from across michigan, with the proceeds going to his foundation. Curtis granderson baseball stats with batting stats, pitching stats and fielding stats. Greg pursley and curtis wrote a book called all you can be they exchanged books. I felt so proud of my grandson that this is the type of person who impresses him and hopefully will emulate. Granderson, curtis, 1981, center fielders baseball united states. Curtis granderson, a former mlb outfielder, threetime mlb all star and roberto clemente award winner is. Granderson has also served as an ambassador for mlb international. I had the first version of this book in the detroit tigers uniform and while this is the same content, i was excited to get the newer version for my daughter.
Curtis granderson new york yankees mets all you can be signed autograph book coa. Curtis granderson shares autograph with izaac pursley. Curtis granderson allstar stats by baseball almanac. Curtis grandersons booking agent and speaking fee speaker. In 2007 he became one of only four players in baseball historyand the first since 1957to record at least 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs, and. Buy all you can be by curtis granderson at mighty ape nz. Curtis granderson brings positive attitude to kids with new book. Curtis granderson yankees signed book all you can be.
Curtis granderson aae motivational speakers bureau. Granderson has also taken an active role in the community at home. He made his bigleague debut with the tigers in 2004 and joined the yankees in 2010. In 2009 granderson wrote a childrens book titled all you can be. New york yankee curtis granderson comes to bookends. New york yankee curtis granderson comes to bookends the yankee center fielder was in the village on wednesday night for a book signing to promote his childrens book, all you can be. Curtis granderson is an american major league baseball player for the new york yankees. In 20 granderson donated five million dollars to the uic when they needed to build a new stadium. Curtis granderson is a threetime all star who has been one of the best outfielders in baseball. In 2009, curtis released a childrens book, all you can be, which shares personal stories from his youth encouraging children to chase after their dreams. In all you can be, mlb star curtis granderson shares valuable lessons with young fans about how to acquire success.
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