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Los Angeles Angels: 5 Things you didn’t know about Albert Pujols

By Edward Lennon

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park on October 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park on October 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols
Los Angeles Angels DH Albert Pujols (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Albert Pujols won the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award  and founded a Family Foundation.

Everyone that knows baseball knows that Pujols is one of the best to ever play and was unstoppable during his prime.

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In 2008, Pujols received his second NL MVP, being honored once again for his work on the field. 2008 was the first year Pujols was honored for his work off of the field when he received the Roberto Clemente Award, which goes to a player in MLB who best exemplifies the game, sportsmanship, and community involvement.

Deidre Pujols, Albert’s wife, helped him launch the Pujols Family Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to their commitment to faith, family, and others. The organization promotes awareness of Down Syndrome and works to support those who have it and their families, aids the poor in the Dominican Republic, and supports people with disabilities and/or life-threatening illnesses. One of their daughters has Down Syndrome, so they are dedicating so much time, money, and resources to help families like theirs.

They hold events to raise money for the cause, as well to give people with Down Syndrome ways to be happy and active. Offices have been opened across Missouri to help families affected by Down Syndrome.

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Pujols has taken several trips to the Dominican Republic, by taking supplies as well as a team of doctors and dentists to the poor who need medical care. The Pujols Family Foundation also holds an annual golf tournament to raise money to send dentists to the Dominican Republic.
He is a very devoted and active philanthropist and uses his wealth and platform to make a difference in the community.

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