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Albert Pujols, Biography, Home Runs, Stats, & Facts
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Albert Pujols' greatness was evident from the very start - Los
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Albert Pujols Is Fourth Player to 700 Home Runs - The New York Times
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The Baseball 100: No. 23, Albert Pujols - The Athletic
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Albert Pujols played his way onto '01 Cards
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Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis -- It was as if he never left
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Pitchers who gave up milestone home runs
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St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach Mark McGwire (R) gives first
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Albert Pujols' greatness was evident from the very start - Los