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The incredible Albert Pujols

April 10, 2011 12:47 PM

His big bat has made the St. Louis Cardinals' slugger one of the top 10 players in baseball history. But to people with Down syndrome and the poor of his native Dominican Republic that he helps, he means a lot more than home runs and RBI. Bob Simon reports.

Albert Pujols: a superstar off and on the field

60 Minutes OverTimeAlbert Pujols signs with the L.A. Angels

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by mplsnick October 18, 2011 2:39 PM EDT
I am a cynic when it comes to professional athletes. I normally pass on social opportunities to walk across a room to meet them. I would make an exception for Mr. Pujols and I have a feeling that he might actually appreciate it. This story and Mr. Pujols is good for the soul.
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by Euro1967 August 14, 2011 10:07 PM EDT
Amazing. Simply amazing. Every professional athlete who is a bad boy, a diva, or who has fallen from grace wish they had a fraction of this man's character. Unbelievable!
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by jessgogirl May 1, 2011 7:24 PM EDT
Since I assumed this was going to be the kind of "Athlete Worship" story we Americans seem so easily impressed with (full of stats, records, and undue praise), I honestly hesitated before watching it. Oh my goodness, I'm so glad I didn't pass this story by. What a lesson in humility and character. What a beautiful, admirable way to live life. What an inspiration! When I came back from Iraq they called us heros; this man here - Mr. Pujols- he is a real hero. Thank you so much for this story!
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by CTFaford April 18, 2011 5:53 PM EDT
What our world needs NOW is more people like Albert Pujols...what an inspiration!
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by April172011 April 17, 2011 11:27 AM EDT
Dear Albert Pujols, I am so proud of the Man and Human being that you are. I read your story and I learned that you love people and your heart is not partial. My tears fell down my face, I was smiling, and saying to myself what a loving person you are.
God blessed you Albert Pujols, and you share your blessings with others.
God Blessings Always with YOU!

Thank you God! Thank you for hearts like Albert Pujols.

Albert Pujols we love you, because you love people and you love to help people who needs help.

May God blessings always be with you Albert and your beautiful family

From:Jean
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by jdrake614 April 15, 2011 10:40 PM EDT
Thank you Draggan Mihailovich, for producing this story. Albert Pujols is truly a role model and you revealed it to us expertly with an even-handedness that so much journalism lacks these days. I was surprised as my emotions overcame me at the end of the piece, feeling very grateful that there are people out there like Albert.
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by mockcoach April 14, 2011 11:40 AM EDT
As a Saint Louisan, I am very proud to have Albert as a part of our community. As a father, I am even prouder to have him as an example for my two sons.
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by crows4 April 12, 2011 3:07 PM EDT
In a world seeming to have gone mad, your coverage of Albert Pujols is the most beautiful story I have seen in a very long time. He is truly a hero for the ages, an angel come to earth, and the greatest role model for youngsters! Your story on Albert made me cry and as my husband wandered in and caught the last of the story, he also cried, a tough Vietnam veteran! Mr. Pujols is the most beautiful person I have heard about in a very long time....I think Mother Teresa was the last one. God bless him and his family!
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by pantera1975 April 11, 2011 8:39 AM EDT
I'm so proud of Albert, what an inspiration for all Americans.
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