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Hochman: Pujols' annual basketball game reunites fans

St. Louis is fortunate to have Albert Pujols, even if St. Louis no longer has Albert Pujols. The Cardinals legend is an Angel — and to kids with Down syndrome, he is an angel. The Pujols Family Foundation hosts selfless, love-filled events to raise charitable funds and provide special opportunities, year after year after year.

There are some in St. Louis still miffed because he left the Cardinals, after 2011, for more money. “He could’ve been like Stan,” some say. Well, two things. One, he was the Stan of his generation, for 11 otherwordly seasons. Since 2000, do you know how many players have played 11 or more years with the same team?