Power hitter Albert Pujols is embarking on a farewell tour of Major League Baseball. Here’s why St. Louis Cards fans are happy to see him return.
Apr 7, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) salutes the fans as he receives a standing ovation prior to his first at bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports 
Oct 22, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning of game three of the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports 
July 29, 2009; St, Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) follows through on his game-winning RBI single in the fifteenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium. St. Louis defeated Los Angeles 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports 
June 5, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) celebrates his game winning home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 10th inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 3-2 in 10 innings. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports 
Oct 22, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of game three of the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark. The Cardinals won 16-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports 
April 15, 2006 St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) watches a two-run home run leave the park against Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. The Cards beat the Reds 9-3. Mandatory credit: Photo By Dilip Vishwanat-USA TODAY Sports copyright (c) 2006 Dilip Vishwanat 
Nov 24, 2009; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols speaks to the media at Busch Stadium after winning the National League MVP award. Seated are Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak and St. Louis Post Dispatch writer Rick Hummel. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports 
Oct 24, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) rounds third base in the sevent inning of game five of the 2011 World Series at Rangers Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports 
Sept 3, 2008; Phoenix, AZ, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports 
June 28, 2008; Kansas City, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) at bat during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports 
Mar 22, 2006; Jupiter, FL, USA; St.Louis Cardinals center fielder (55) Skip Schumacker slides into home plate to score on a 2-run double by Albert Pujols(not pictured) against the Washington Nationals. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Tom Szczerbowski 
June 5, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) is interviewed after hitting the game winning home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 10th inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 3-2 in 10 innings. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports 
Oct 27, 2006; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa hands the Commissioners Trophy to first baseman Albert Pujols to celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 during game 5 of the World Series to win the series 4 games to 1 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Jerry Lai 
Oct 27, 2006; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen celebrates with first baseman Albert Pujols after defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 during game 5 of the World Series to win the series 4 games to 1 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Jerry Lai 
Oct 28, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (left) and first baseman Albert Pujols are interviewed on television after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in game seven of the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won the series four games to three. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports 
Oct 27, 2006; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols celebrates with fans after defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 during game 5 of the World Series to win the series 4 games to 1 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Jerry Lai 
Sep 12, 2006; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman (5) Albert Pujols heads to the dugout after hitting a game-winning 2 rbi base hit against the Houston Astros at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Astros 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports (©) Copyright 2006 by Scott Rovak 
Oct 28, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (right) celebrates with fans after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in game seven of the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won the series four games to three. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports 
June 29, 2008; Kansas City, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports 
Oct 1, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pinch hitter Albert Pujols (55) hits a single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports 
April 16, 2006 St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) celebrates his walk-off, two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. It was Pujols’ third home run of the day. The Cards beat the Reds 8-7. Mandatory credit: Photo By Dilip Vishwanat-USA TODAY Sports copyright (c) 2006 Dilip Vishwanat