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Detroit's Curtis Granderson breaks his bat flying out against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 (AP Photo/Paul Sancya).

Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson signs autographs for fans before the start of a game at Comerica Park in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

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Granderson wins Man of the Year Award

On-, off-field performance that inspires others

Updated: Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 7:18 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 7:18 AM EST

    DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson has won the Marvin Miller Man of the Year award.

    The award is named for the founding executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association and awarded to the player whose on- and off-field performance most inspires others.

    In 2008, Granderson established the Grand Kids Foundation to focus on improving education and youth baseball opportunities for inner city youth. He also recently released a children's book , "All You Can Be: Dream It, Draw It, Become It!", which encourages children to chase their dreams and is an active member of the Action Team national youth volunteer program.

    The 28-year-old Granderson finished the 2009 season with a career-high 30 home runs, along with 20 stolen bases and 71 RBI.

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