Cardinals’ Albert Pujols wins Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: ‘Part of my responsibility’

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St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols has racked up accolades on the field throughout his legendary 22-year career. He’s won three MVP awards, been selected to 11 All-Star Games, played on two World Series teams in St. Louis and is a member of the 600-home run and 3,000-hit clubs. 

On Wednesday night, Pujols was honored for his work off the field, selected as the 2022 recipient of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at the ESPYS.

Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles.  (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The award goes to the individual whose "continuous, demonstrated leadership has created a measured positive impact on their community through sports.

"The candidate must embrace the core principles that Muhammad Ali embodied so well, including confidence, conviction, dedication, giving and respect," according to ESPN. 

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In 2005, Pujols founded the Pujols Family Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of impoverished people in the Dominican Republic as well as helping children and families living with Down syndrome. 

Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals bats in the fourth inning during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.  (Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

"I have a daughter with Down syndrome, Isabella," Pujols said in an ESPYS video. "I didn’t know what was Down syndrome and I had to learn a lot.

"We have programs for some of these kids and adults to do. Like basketball and cooking classes."

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