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Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:06 am EDT

The Grandstand: Meeting the President and signing autographs

By Curtis Granderson

Well, the All-Star Game is officially over.

For me, it was an incredible experience. There is no way to truly prepare for everything thrown at you your first time at this event except to experience it. Players in both leagues were great in showing me the ropes. I also have to thank the city of St. Louis for making this an amazing All-Star experience. What a great baseball town that is. The fans are true, loyal and passionate.

Meeting President Obama was great. Being from Chicago, most people assume I have met him, but I've never even been close. He's the most powerful man in the world. The meeting was brief, so I didn't get to say everything I wanted to, especially as it pertains to discussing educational initiatives with him, but it was still very cool to shake his hand and say hello.

I didn't want to write too lengthy blog this time around. Instead, I figured I would share a couple videos I took on my iPhone on Tuesday to show you the experience. The first clip is of President Obama making the rounds in the American League clubhouse — I had to shut it off when he approached — and the second is of the amazing autograph tables. 

I hope you guys enjoy them!

Related: Curtis Granderson on BLS, BLS at the 2009 All-Star Game, Curtis Granderson - ASG

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  1. tmr
    1. Posted by tmr Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:33 am EDT

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    Curtis Granderson is a great ball player - heart and soul. This kid is the real deal. I love to watch him play.
  2. Sleeps
    2. Posted by Sleeps Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:37 am EDT

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    Curtis you are a class act. Thanks for taking the time to write this blog. Good luck to you and the tigers this year hope you guys have a good second half.
  3. greg w
    3. Posted by greg w Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:58 am EDT

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    awesome stuff, loved the videos
  4. justjc
    4. Posted by justjc Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:00 pm EDT

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    Curtis,
    Why couldn't you be patrolling Center Field for your home town Chicago White Sox? Sucha great player and person wasting away in Detroit.
  5. Seattle Cubs Fan
    5. Posted by Seattle Cubs Fan Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:48 pm EDT

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    Curtis these videos are great! Please post more throughout the season if you can.
  6. G
    6. Posted by G Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:04 pm EDT

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    I'd give anything to have Curtis manning center field for the Cubs.
  7. michelle
    7. Posted by michelle Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:19 pm EDT

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    yay curtis, i love your blog. keep up the good work and please put more videos on their i love them!!!! i wish u and the tigers best of luck for the rest of the season!!! GO TIGERS and GRANDERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
  8. Justin B.
    8. Posted by Justin B. Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:21 pm EDT

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    Love your blog Mr. Granderson. While I was disappointed that the AL won, I'm at least satisfied that you scored to go-ahead run. Wouldn't want it to be anyone else! Keep it up!
  9. Misopogon
    9. Posted by Misopogon Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:40 pm EDT

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    Congrats on finally meeting a ChiSox fan who didn't ask you when you're gonna come play on the Midway.
    I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of suggesting to someone at White House Communications that they contact you and gauge your interest in raising the profile of certain urban education initiatives.
  10. Richard
    10. Posted by Richard Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:47 pm EDT

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    Great to get an inside look at the clubhouse! And congratulations on the big hit. You are a very inspiring player.
  11. yo
    11. Posted by yo Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    wow not even a mention of his game wining run or triple
  12. Eddaddy J
    12. Posted by Eddaddy J Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    hey curtis thanks for the video. you should lend me your iphone so i could mod it for you. anyways i couldn't wait for your next blog to tell you that was a great triple you hit in the game. i like how fox had your slide in slow motion and how you looked totally natural as you dove. i always wonder how players dive and slide and don't get hurt? I thought you shoulda won MVP because your triple won the game.
  13. Bob the Viking
    13. Posted by Bob the Viking Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:26 pm EDT

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    dude, nice hit...
  14. LT
    14. Posted by LT Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:27 pm EDT

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    After seeing Mr. Granderson's interview with Erin Andrews during the home run derby, I have to say he's pretty much the epitome of what every professional athlete (or human being) should be. I wish him much continued success.
  15. iheartichiro
    15. Posted by iheartichiro Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:19 am EDT

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    What's up with Bud Selig making him turn off the iPod camera?! C'mon Commish!!!
  16. GrandersonFan
    16. Posted by GrandersonFan Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:25 am EDT

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    wow thats really cool! and a lotttt of stuff to sign haha
  17. VegasTigers
    17. Posted by VegasTigers Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:00 pm EDT

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    Grandy, you should have won MVP for your triple. That catch Crawford made was nice, but not nearly as nice as that one you made to give JV that 1-0 win.
  18. Cornholio
    18. Posted by Cornholio Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:08 pm EDT

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    ...."and Bud Sleig."
    Haha, as an afterthought. Love it.
  19. 875
    19. Posted by 875 Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:08 pm EDT

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    Curtis Granderson,
    You are a classy player who I wish nothing but the best for! Keep playing hard!
  20. Em
    20. Posted by Em Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:02 pm EDT

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    Curtis you are the man of thec century!!! Go Tigers!!
  21. kj
    21. Posted by kj Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:35 pm EDT

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    curtis you really are the best player in the major leagues....not only are you amazing on the field.. but every thing you do off of the field is incredible...keep it up
  22. Jason B
    22. Posted by Jason B Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:03 pm EDT

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    Love watching you play ball here in the D Curtis... All you people who want Grandy to play for your team you best back off, hes ours.
  23. Ahmed O
    23. Posted by Ahmed O Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:08 am EDT

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    curtis your amazing. your my favorite player. thank you so much for signing that ball for me even though i stuck that ball in your face. it means so much to me

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