Giving Back: Albert Pujols

One of Roberto Clemente’s enduring legacies was his willingness to give back. To children and younger players. To the community, both in Pittsburgh and in his home island of Puerto Rico. He gave to the very end, dying in a plane crash on Dec. 31, 1972, during a relief mission to Nicaragua to help earthquake victims. Clemente’s supreme sacrifice was not in vain, because since that day generation after generation of Latino players have carried on The Great One’s tradition.

In the last week of the year, we honor Clemente by recognizing the good works of other players. Today we look at Albert Pujols and the Pujols Family Foundation. This season Pujols became the ninth player to hit 600 home runs. But as you will see, the number that makes him smile the brightest is 125.

To learn more about the Pujols Family Foundation, click here.