Albert Pujols to play in NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates as he heads to first base after he hit career...
St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates as he heads to first base after he hit career home run No. 703 during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)(Keith Srakocic | AP)
Published: Feb. 8, 2023 at 1:57 PM CST
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Cardinals legend Albert Pujols may have retired from professional baseball, but he’s not finished competing in sports on a big stage.

Pujols will play in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game on Friday, February 17. Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will serve as an assistant coach for Pujols’ team.

The NBA announced the rosters Wednesday. NFL stars DK Metcalf and Calvin Johnson will also participate in the festivities along with celebrities from various industries.

The game will air on Friday at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.