Three things about Nomar:
1. How exciting was it in the early 90's to have 3 young shortstops redefining the position in the mold of Ripkin, but even better?! Rodriguez, Jeter, and Nomar. I loved watching him play back then. It was a joy!
2. After he left Boston, he spent some time in Los Angeles. It was revealed that he was made entirely of glass.
3.
September 18, 2006. Nomar was the cherry on top of the most amazing comeback I have ever seen in person. Down here, we call it the 4+1 Game. Bottom of the 9th, Dodgers down 5-9 against the Padres. The Dodgers were half a game up on the Padres with 12 left to play.
Jeff Kent leads off against Jon Adkins. HR
J.D. Drew comes up against Adkins. HR
Bud Black has had enough and brings in Trevor Hoffman.
Russel Martin steps in. First pitch, HR
Marlon Anderson comes up. First pitch, HR.
4 dingers in a row. Dodgers tie the game at 9, and we go to extras.
Pads score once against Aaron Sele in the top of the 10th. 10-9 bad guys.
Rudy Seanez takes the mound for San Diego in the bottom 10. Kenny Lofton walks. Enter Nomar. Count 3-1. Nomar sends it over the fence - HR. Ballgame.