ST. LOUIS — A golden era of St. Louis baseball is about to end in eternal glory. According to the latest confirmation from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, two legends Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina — immortal icons of the St. Louis Cardinals — will officially be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame in 2028, marking a historic milestone for both of them and for the entire city of St. Louis.
They played for the Cardinals, won titles together, and wrote great chapters at Busch Stadium. Albert Pujols – “The Machine,” the greatest hitting machine of the 21st century. Yadier Molina – “El Capitán,” the iron gatekeeper and soul of the Cardinals locker room for two decades.
From 2004 to 2011, the duo became symbols of victory and perseverance. Together, they led the Cardinals to two World Series championships (2006, 2011), set hundreds of personal records, and made every opponent respect them.
Now, as their names are about to be etched into the Hall of Fame, the entire baseball world bows once again.
It was a day that millions of St. Louis hearts will never forget.
The day Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina took the field together in red for the last time, in a tearful game against the Phillies in the National League Wild Card Series.
The Cardinals lost 0-2, but both legends hit the final hit of their careers — a detail that made the picture close out with breathtaking perfection.
“They’re gone, but not out of our hearts,” Fox2Now commented in a touching post accompanying a photo of the two embracing, with the caption: October 8, 2022.
Now, just three years from now, they’ll be back together — not on the field, but on the podium in Cooperstown, where MLB’s immortal legends reside.
Albert Pujols, with 703 home runs, 3,384 hits, and 11 All-Star appearances, is considered a 100% surefire first-round Hall of Fame candidate. He’s not just a symbol of power, but also a model of professionalism and tenacity — a man who dominated MLB for more than 20 years.
Yadier Molina, meanwhile, is the definition of loyalty. 19 seasons — all with the Cardinals. 10 Gold Glove, 4 Silver Slugger, 2 World Series Championships — but more than anything, Molina was the soul, the leader every team dreamed of.
No catcher in this century has had as profound an impact — both on the field and in the locker room.
When the news broke, the atmosphere in St. Louis was filled with old memories.
Fans flooded social media with pictures of Pujols and Molina — two men who dedicated their lives to wearing red.
“The Hall of Fame is just a formality. To us, they’re already legends,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
If nothing changes, the 2028 ceremony could see one of the most touching moments in MLB history — when Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina walk up to the podium, shoulder to shoulder, as they did for two decades in St. Louis. Louis.
It’s not just a recognition of two great individuals, it’s an immortal gift to the city of Cardinals, where baseball is more than just a sport — it’s a belief, a memory, and a love that never dies.
Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina — two legends, one soul, and an immortal chapter of MLB. In 2028, Cooperstown will be red again… in St. Louis colors.
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