Albert Pujols: Rise from the Dominican Republic and Fallout in St. Louis

In this extensive, nearly 90-minute interview, former MLB slugger Albert Pujols opens up about his tough upbringing in the Dominican Republic - from tending to his father when he drank too much to his mother leaving the family when Albert was only three years old. He also discusses his faith-driven approach to befriending PED users and addresses his contentious departure from the St. Louis Cardinals following the 2011 World Series. Recorded in 2019.

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