Aug 24, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Reigning NL Co-Player of the Week Albert Pujols has been part of quite a few highlight-worthy moments lately. The majority of those moments have come on the field, where the three-time MVP is hitting .432 with seven homers this month. His most impressive highlight on Wednesday night, however, came outside the white lines.
Cooper, a young Cardinals fan, made the trek to Wrigley Field for Wednesday night's game, and he brought a sign that said "Albert, can we trade jerseys? Go Cardinals!" When Cooper approached the Cards' dugout following St. Louis' 7-1 loss to the Cubs, the future Hall of Famer happily obliged, sliding his game-worn jersey to the young fan under the protective net and across the top of the dugout. Cooper reacted in total disbelief as he realized what had just happened.
Thank you so much @PujolsFive Cooper was beyond excited when you gave him your jersey. He wore the jersey out of Wrigley and back to the hotel. We will be back today to cheer on @Cardinals You made a lifetime memory for our family. #Stlcards pic.twitter.com/U1Z8ULOlKs
Getting to see Pujols, one of the greatest sluggers in baseball history, during his farewell season is a thrilling experience in itself for any Cardinals fan. But the 11-time All-Star helped take Cooper's experience to the next level on Wednesday night.
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The National League has not seen a player earn the Triple Crown - lead the league in batting average, home runs, and RBIs - since St. Louis' Joe "Ducky" Medwick accomplished the feat in 1937. Medwick, the slugging outfielder who burned white-hot alongside the Cardinals' famed Gashouse Gang of the
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