Even though while he is known as "Nomar", his first name is actually Anthony. Nomar happens to be his father's name spelled backwards.

In his high school days, Nomar participated in baseball, football, and soccer.

He was a Valadictorian at his own high school graduation.

Nomar was a two-time Academic All-American at Georgia Tech.

Garciaparra won ACC Rookie of the Year Honors at Georgia Tech back in 1992.

Being superstitious, every time Nomar prepares to face a pitch, Nomar pulls up his batting gloves several times. Hear what he has to say about it.

In addition to his rituals, Nomar never changes his cap.

Even though he enjoys playing baseball, Nomar also loves the game of soccer.

Like Garciaparra, teammates Jason Varitek and Darren Bragg also played baseball for Georgia Tech.

The Ballpark deli, a restaurant in Trenton, NJ makes a sandwich named after Nomar.

The Trenton Thunder has already retired Nomar's number "5" which he wore while playing for the Red Sox minor league team.

The fielding glove Nomar uses on the diamond has been used by him since high school.

Nomar's younger brother, switch-hitting Michael Garciaparra, was drafted and signed by the Seattle Mariners as their first pick (39th overall) in the 2001 ametuer draft. It has been said he is likely to sign with Seattle. He had been drafted after an outstanding season with Don Bosco High School in La Habra Heights, Calif. and succeeded at soccer and football as well.

Nomar hosted an episode "This week in Baseball" in July of 2000.

Made an appearance on Saturday Night Live in 2000 in the Sully skit playing Sully's sister's boyfriend.