About Albert Pujols Memorabilia & Collectibles
Professional baseball player first baseman José Alberto Pujols Alcántara is one player who has spent his entire career playing for one team in the Major League Baseball - the St. Louis Cardinals. More popularly as Albert Pujols, his ability as a player with both power and average is well known, added to his fielding excellence and base-running ability.
Ever since he debuted in 2001, Pujols became known as one of the best players, the most-feared hitter , and has been selected eight times as an All-Star. He has won the Most Valuable Player in the National League three times, as well as a title in the World Series in 2006. ESPN also selected him from 2000-2009 as the decade's greatest player .
Pujols was born in January 16, 1980. His grandmother raised him in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The family migrated to the United States in 1996. Pujols collected awards throughout his career, including the National League Rookie of the Month in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the MVP of the 2004 NLCS, and the Fielding Bible Award for defensive excellence at first base in 2007, the Players Choice National League Outstanding Player of the Year and more awards. Pujols and his wife Deidre have four children. Pujols is a part owner of Patrick's Restaurant located in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
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