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The Legend is born
Albert Pujols was born on January 16, 1980. Albert was born in Santo Demingo, Demidican Republic. His father, Bienvenido, was known as the great pitcher throughout the Deminican Republic. -
United States
Albert Pujols Immigrated to the US in 1990. Once Albert moved he fell in love with the sport. His practice and dedication paid off while he joined high school baseball team. -
Out of High School
Albert Pujols graduated high school in 1998, He attended Fort Osage in Independence, Missouri. during HIgh school Albet was a 3-time all state baseball player. -
Signed
Transactions In August 17, 1999 Albert Pujols was signed with the St. Lious Cardnals. Albert was drafted in the 13th round. His salary was 200,000$ for his first year. -
Mrs. Legend
Albert Pujols has a love for baseball but he also has a lovely wife. They got married January 1, 2000. The couple has three children, whose names are Isabella, Albert Jr. and Sophia. -
Beginning of His Career
In April 1, 2001 was the very first year in major league baseball. Albert joined with the St. Louis Cardnals. This was his first of many years with the St. Louis. -
Recognition for TSN Player of the year
Albert Pujols won the TSN Player of the Year Recognition in 2003. This award is for the player that has been an all around athlete in the sport they play. The award is based off of the sporting news which is an american made magazine. -
Hank Aron Award
Albert Pujols wins the Hank Aron Award. Which is an award that is given to an outstanding player at the plate. The players were selected fo being the top hitter of each league. -
NLCS MVP
During the 2004 championship games Albert Pujols was named NLCS MVP. He was named mvp because of his outstanding performance in the national league championship. NLCS MVP award is given to a player who has carried his team throughout the series. -
Pujols Family Foundation
The Pujols family started a foundation for people affected by down syndrome. The foundation was for one of their daughter who was affected by the disorder. The foundation started Febuary 25, 2005. -
World Champs
Albert Pujols and the 2006 Cardnals win the World Series. The Cardnals won the game over the Detroit Tigers. This gave Albert Pujols his first world series ring. Game Stats -
US Citizen
Albert Pujols official became a US citizen in 2007. Albert Pujols scored a perfect on his citizenship test. Albert Pujols then took part in owning a restraunt. -
Top 15
Albert Pujols was ranked in the top 15 players of all time for statistical reason. He reached this goal after the 2009 season. The reasons are: on-base percentage (twelfth), slugging percentage (fourth), on-base plus slugging (OPS; fourth), and adjusted OPS (tied for sixth). -
Foundation Center
Albert Pujols and the family foundation open up a Down Syndrome Center. The Center has the Albert Pujols name on it. The site of the center is in Cesterfeild, Missouri. -
World champs again
Albert Pujols and the Cardanls win the 2011 world series. This series was won by the Cardnals coming from behind to take it. At one point of the game the cardnals were down to their final batter.