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New York.– Albert Pujols, the first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, has been named Immigrant of the Day, according to ImmigrationDaily.com.

Widely regarded as one of the best players in Major League Baseball game today, with Golden Glove and MVP awards, and a World Series victory, to his credit, Pujols and his family immigrated to the United States in the early 1990s. 

They first settled in New York City and later moved to Independence, Missouri. Pujols gained his love for baseball in the United States. He batted over .500 in his first season of baseball at Fort Osage High School.

José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (born January 16, 1980, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) went on to attend Maple Woods Community College in the Kansas City area. Pujols hit a grand slam and turning an unassisted triple play in his first game. He batted .461 for the year.

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Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 29 Nov 2008 10:23 AM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
A worthy recipient of many awards and a great human being......Don Alberto the best to you
Written by: ajm135, 29 Nov 2008 11:05 AM
From: United States
I respect him indeed. He works as an active team member and takes his work real serious He not only represents himself, he represent his whole nation of Dominicans...He is a really good example to other Dominican ball players.
Written by: bernies, 29 Nov 2008 12:45 PM
From: United States, key west fl
how come he doesn't give out donation to the DR like he does in the USA?
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 29 Nov 2008 12:51 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
bernie you are a know nothing......he has great Philanthropic organization that does work in the Bateyes ...But unlike some of the Jerk RD players now to numerous to mention he does not go around shooting his mouth off
Written by: ladronaso, 1 Dec 2008 9:33 PM
From: United States
Regarding: bernies, 29 Nov 2008 12:45 PM
how come he doesn't give out donation to the DR like he does in the USA?

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I say Boycott all Dominican Ball players that don't give back.

Written by: ponmeloahi, 1 Dec 2008 9:37 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Well, considering Dominican affection with ball player. not to likely. But good idea.

Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 1 Dec 2008 9:46 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
if you are talking about Mr Albert Pujols who attended high school in the United States through his foundation he does plenty here and other places thus his great honour in winning of the Roberto Clemente award and no he is not like those other big mouth jerks that play ball in the USA from the DR....The award, given to the player who combines outstanding performance on the field and work in the community, is named in honor of Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente, who died on Dec 31, 1972, during a humanitarian mission to assist earthquake victims in Nicaragua......Does this sound like somebody who does not give Bernie
Written by: ponmeloahi, 2 Dec 2008 8:00 PM
From: Dominican Republic
what foundations does he give money to?.
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 2 Dec 2008 9:19 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
"Albert Pujols has had another stellar year with the St. Louis Cardinals," said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. "However, it is his extensive and dedicated off-field efforts that have earned him this year's Roberto Clemente Award. Through the Pujols Family Foundation, Albert has been able to improve the lives of children and young adults with Down Syndrome in the greater St. Louis area, as well as provide much-needed support to underprivileged children in his home of the Dominican Republic. He also sets time aside to support other organizations and causes, including the Boys & Girls Club of America and the Ronald McDonald House. I would also like to thank our partner Chevy whose generous financial support of this award is instrumental in continuing the legacy of Roberto Clemente."
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 2 Dec 2008 9:21 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
for the doubters here is the link http://www.pujolsfamilyfoundation.org/
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