When he got the phone call that told him his impact, his influence, and the legacy he’s building for philanthropy would be honored this year by receiving one of Major League Baseball’s most cherished awards, pitcher Adam Wainwright was driving and “almost ran into an oak tree.”
He needed a moment to regain himself.
Such is the gravity of winning the Roberto Clemente Award.
The Cardinals’ longtime starter who has spurred many peers into charitable endeavors and had as championed and funded causes from clean-water programs in Haiti to assuring people had full plates in St.