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Wife Mia Hamm gave birth to twin girls on Wednesday March 28, 2007. Their names are Grace and Ava. Nomar didn't make it to the birth but coached his wife over the phone. Also, they had a son Garrett on January 9, 2012.

On 10 March 2010, signed a one-day contract with the Boston Red Sox and announce his retirement from baseball.

Announced retirement from MLB. Garciaparra hit .313 with 229 HRs in 1434 games with the Boston Red Sox (1996-2004), the Chicago Cubs (2004-2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-2008), and the Oakland A's (2009). (marzo 2010)

Made major league debut on 31 August 1996.

On August 1, 2004, made his debut as a Chicago Cub. It marked his first visit to Wrigley Field.

Was given his first name by spelling his father's name, Ramon, backwards.

His preferred seat on the bench in the Red Sox dugout at Fenway was right behind a padded pipe against which he'd rest his head.

Born on the same day as former White House intern Monica Lewinsky and actor Omar Epps.

Growing up, his father, Ramon, had him play every baseball position. This enabled him to learn the game, and also realize how important every position is.

Was traded on 31 July 2004 to the Chicago Cubs in a complicated four-team deal. After filing for free agency, he re-signed with the Cubs, citing that he felt Chicago was the best place to continue his career. Despite the trade, the Boston Red Sox presented Garciaparra with a 2004 World Series ring.

Traded to the Chicago Cubs in a complicated four-team trade. (luglio 2004)

Joined the ESPN cable network as a baseball analyst and color commentator on game broadcasts. (marzo 2010)

Inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2014.

Shortstop for the American League's Boston Red Sox, 1996-1931 July 2004. Traded to the Chicago Cubs on 31 July 2004.

Unanimous selection as the American League's Rookie of the Year, 1997.

Only player in major league history with the last name Garciaparra.

Traded to Chicago Cubs as part of four-team trade on July 31, 2004.

Member of the 1992 USA Olympic baseball team.

Played college baseball at Georgia Tech University.

Hobbies include soccer.

His brother, Michael, is an infielder for the Seattle Mariners' farm club.

His wife, soccer star Mia Hamm, is an Olympic gold medalist. Nomar played on the United States' Olympic baseball team in 1992.

Boston radio station WROR 105.7 FM parodied the Lou Bega song "Mambo #5" for him, calling it "Nomar's #5." It went through several rewrites until he was traded, at which point it was called "No More #5."

Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1997 Rookie All-Star Team.

Purchased a house in Hacienda Heights, California for his parents.

His father still coaches him. (2005)

he has Mexican-American nationalities

One of his teammates on the Georgia Tech baseball squad was future Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek.

Only player named Garciaparra to play in the majors.

(December 18) Agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (2005)

Signed as a free agent by the Oakland Athletics. (marzo 2009)