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Born
Albert Pujols was born in the Dominican Republic and lived with his grandmother and 10 other siblings. -
Immigration
The Pujols family imigrated to New York at this time, once there they lived in the city of Manhattan -
Decision
After Albert witnessed a man, shot to death while running some errands his grandmother decided to move to Missouri -
High School
Pujols accepted into Fort Osage High School as a senior and soon a baseball hall of fame inductee there. -
College
Recruited into Maple Wood Comunity College. On his College debut he smashed a grand slam and made an unassisted triple play. -
MLB
Albert was drafted in the 13th round of the 1999 draft to the St Louis Cardinals. -
Married
Albert was married on New Years Day to Deidre Pujols. -
N.L. Rookie of the Year
Albert Pujols played so good, that in 2001 he won the N.L. rookie of the year. -
Recognised by TSN
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. -
Most Valuable Player
On this day the M.V.P. votes were counted up, and Albert Pujols was the winner with 18 out of the 32 possible votes. During this year, he signed a contract with The Cardinals worth 100 million dollars. -
Golden Glove
In 2006 Albert won his very first Golden Glove. -
World Series
The Cardinals finally win the World Series, and Abert finally got his ring. -
U.S. 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. -
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. -
Traded
Albert was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anehiem. Said to be starting in the 2012-2013 searon for them. -
Birth
Alberts daughter was born on this day.