Albert Pujols, a star with the Cardinals, has announced his retirement.

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According to Mark Feisand of MLB.com, Albert Pujols officially ended his illustrious 22-year career on Monday by signing his retirement papers.

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Pujols had already stated that 2022 would be his final year, but this news solidifies it after a strong finish for the Cardinals.

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With 703 home runs throughout the course of his career, which featured three MVP honours and eleven appearances to the All Star game

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Pujols will be remembered as one of the sport's greatest sluggers.

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The 42-year-old had an outstanding final season in St. Louis, where he spent the majority of his career.

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He hit .270/.345/.550 with 24 home runs, which was enough to make him only the fourth player in history to enter the 700-club.

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Pujols was selected by the Cardinals in the 13th round of the 1999 draught and he made his professional debut in 2001.

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