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Victorino honored for his work with kids
By Associated Press
POSTED: 04:14 a.m. HST, Sep 16, 2011
Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino is the winner of the 2011 Branch Rickey Award in recognition of his work with youth in Philadelphia and his native Hawaii.
Created by the Rotary Club of Denver in 1991, the Branch Rickey Award honors individuals in baseball who contribute to their communities and are strong role models for young people.
Each year, major league teams nominate a player, coach or executive, either active or retired, for the award. Last year's winner was Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells.
Victorino will be honored at a banquet in Denver on Nov. 12.
Last year, Victorino and his wife, Melissa, founded the Shane Victorino Foundation to help underserved youth and they pledged nearly $1 million to renovate the Nicetown Boys & Girls Club in Philadelphia.
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lostinseattle wrote:
Shane has again stepped up to the plate to help those in need, he makes Hawaii proud. We have other athletes in professional sports that have given to those less fortunate and mahalo to them.
There's a female golfer who is worth millions from Hawaii that has done very little to help those less fortunate and I find that a sad commentary on her character and her upbringing. Maybe someday she will step up and do what other Hawaii athletes have already done for Hawaii's less fortunate. Just thinking...
on September 16,2011 | 08:19AM
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