MLB legend uses late teammate's story to spread awareness on heart health, high cholesterol
St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is honoring his late teammate Darryl Kile by raising awareness about heart health and high cholesterol. Kile, who died suddenly at 33 in 2002 from a heart attack, was a mentor to Pujols during his early MLB years. Pujols is partnering with Kile's daughter, fellow Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, and Merck to educate the public on cardiovascular risks.
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St. Louis Cardinals MLB legend uses late teammate's story to spread awareness on heart health, high cholesterol Darryl Kile was 'the first guy' to take Albert Pujols under his wing By Ryan Morik Fox News Published April 30, 2026 9:08am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Adam Wainwright honoring late MLB pitcher Darryl Kile by spreading heart health awareness St. Louis Cardinals icon Adam Wainwright is honoring former Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile, who died in 2002 of a heart attack, by spreading awareness about heart health. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Albert Pujols was in the midst of his second MLB season when he was at Wrigley Field and about to find out some of the worst news of his life.
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