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Quote by Nomar Garciaparra

“People ask me if my shoes were too small when I was a kid and I say it wouldnt matter how fight my shoes were, I just liked that feeling of them being in there. Thats how I started tapping my toes.”

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Nomar Garciaparra

Nomar Garciaparra, born on July 23, 1973, is a retired American professional baseball player. Known for his exceptional defensive and hitting abilities, he played for the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers during his career. Garciaparra won the American League MVP award in 2004 and was named to the All-Star Game in 2007. more

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