Nomar Garciaparra
#48,295 Most Popular
About
1997 American League Rookie of the Year with the Boston Red Sox who became a 6-time All-Star shortstop.
Before Fame
He played college baseball at Georgia Tech and helped take the team to the 1994 College World Series title game, but they were defeated by Oklahoma.
Trivia
In 1999, he became one of only a small handful of players to hit two grand slams in one game.
Family Life
He had twin girls and a son with World Cup soccer star
Associated With
He and catcher Jason Varitek were teammates in college at Georgia Tech and in the MLB with the Red Sox.