Nomar Garciaparra

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 Mia Hamm.

Associated With

He and catcher Jason Varitek were teammates in college at Georgia Tech and in the MLB with the Red Sox.