July 14, 2009

CHICAGO- UIC Athletics Hall of Famer Curtis Granderson will be a reserve for the American League in tonight's Major League Baseball All-Star Game, airing live on FOX beginning at 7 p.m. Central.

Granderson will make his first appearance in baseball's Midsummer Classic, held at the new Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Granderson, a standout for Mike Dee's UIC teams from 2000-2002, was also quoted in Sports Illustrated's website SI.com about President Barack Obama's first pitch for tonight's All-Star festivities.

Fans unable to follow Granderson and the All-Star Game on FOX can follow the game on MLB.com.

Fans can listen to podcasts featuring exclusive interviews with UIC head coaches, staff and student-athletes in two ways:

1. Download the free UIC Athletics Widget and click on the "UIC Flames Podcasts" link

2. Download podcasts for free on iTunes by searching "UIC Flames."

Fans wishing to learn more about affordable and flexible UIC ticket plans are encouraged to call 312-413-UIC1 or visit www.uicflames.com and click on the "Tickets" tab on the Flames home page.