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Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Pujols steps up for Coolbaugh family

Baseball is often thought of as a large extended family by those who are involved in it. So when Albert Pujols found out there was a part of that family in need, he didn’t hesitate to act.

This Saturday is the Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Tournament. For those who don’t remember the story, Coolbaugh is the former player and coach who was killed by a foul ball while coaching first base in 2007. The annual event raises funds for Coolbaugh’s family—he left behind his wife, Mandy, and three children—as well as for beginning an effort by the Coolbaughs to help children who have lost a family member.

At the last minute, a sponsor to pay for the dinner at the event backed out. Enter Pujols to the rescue. When Josh Goldberg, the Director of Public Relations for Pujols’ agency, Beverly Hills Sports Council, approached the All-Star first baseman about the issue, he immediately remembered Coolbaugh—the two played together in St. Louis in 2002—and donated well above what was needed to cover the cost of the dinner.

“Something from a Roberto Clemente Award winner shouldn’t surprise anyone,” Goldberg said. “But it still somehow does.”

Gamingboy Posted: November 04, 2009 at 08:18 PM | 7 comment(s)
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   1. ckash  Posted: November 05, 2009 at 08:29 AM (#3379366)
I'm thinking after he retires it should be renamed the Clemente-Pujols Award
   2. Russ  Posted: November 05, 2009 at 08:41 AM (#3379373)
I think after he retires, they should rename the whole sport Pujball. And retire EVERY number for EVERY team. All players would have Greek and Arabic symbols on the backs of their uniforms to identify themselves.
   3. Harmon "Thread Killer" Microbrew  Posted: November 05, 2009 at 09:25 AM (#3379410)
He should have Coolbaugh's children given to him.
   4. Howie Menckel  Posted: November 05, 2009 at 09:29 AM (#3379415)
Don't know if anyone saw the silly "Shaq VS" episode this summer with Pujols (I know, I know), but they were quite a pair - Shaq is funny as hell, and Pujols' class is palpable...
   5. SoSH U at work  Posted: November 05, 2009 at 09:43 AM (#3379434)
Don't know if anyone saw the silly "Shaq VS" episode this summer with Pujols (I know, I know), but they were quite a pair - Shaq is funny as hell, and Pujols' class is palpable...


My 7-year-old wanted to watch that, so I acquiesced. And despite my misgivings, it was pretty enjoyable (The "announcers" couldn't possibly have been more cheesy, but I suppose that's appropriate).

But this act for Coolbaugh still can't excuse that sanctimonious SOB Albert (that's for you rr).
   6. Teal & Black  Posted: November 05, 2009 at 11:14 AM (#3379564)
Arabic symbols


They already do.
   7. Swedish Chef  Posted: November 05, 2009 at 11:40 AM (#3379595)
They already do.

They are really Indian, though.
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