Collect Nomar Garciaparra
Nomar Garciaparra’s career was defined by intensity, precision, and electric talent. As the face of the Boston Red Sox during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Garciaparra was more than just a batting title threat. He was a shortstop with superstar flair who played the game with heart and hustle every time he stepped on the field.
A two-time batting champion and six-time All-Star, Garciaparra became one of the most beloved players of his era. His trademark batting gloves ritual, quick hands at the plate, and fearless defense made him a fan favorite and a franchise cornerstone during a pivotal stretch in Boston’s history.
For collectors, Garciaparra’s cards capture more than just stats. They reflect the rise of a generational talent whose peak was as thrilling as any in the game.
Top Nomar Garciaparra Cards
2002 Topps 206 Bazooka #190 Nomar Garciaparra
player Info
• six-time all-star
• red sox hall of fame
Set Info
• 526-card set
what they said
• “When the history of the Boston Red Sox is written again, there will be a very large and important chapter devoted to Nomar Garciaparra.” – former red sox executive larry luccino
1996 Bowman’s Best #92 Nomar Garciappara RC
player Info
• 1997 al rookie of the year
• 1997 silver slugger award winner
Set Info
• 180-card set
What They Said
• “The time I had him in the Fall League was one of the highlights of my career.” – former red sox manager terry francona
1999 Topps Chrome® Baseball Early Road to the Hall of Fame #ER1 Nomar Garciaparra Refractor
player Info
• two-time al batting champion
• 2006 nl comeback player of the year
set Info
• 462-card set
What They Said
• “At supper [my dad] would draw diagrams of a diamond on a paper napkin and outline different game situations for me. He’d say, ‘Okay, one out, men on first and third, you’re catching, runner goes, what are you going to do?’” – nomar garciaparra
1992 Topps Traded Baseball #39T Nomar Garciaparra Gold
player info
• played for four franchises
• .313 career batting average
Set Info
• 132-card set
What They Said
• “I’m looking at someone who is going to be as good as anyone who played the game. I say that, and boy, I believe it, too. And the best thing about it is, he’s a terrific kid.” – hall of famer ted williams
1998 Topps Baseball #335 Nomar Garciaparra
player Info
• set an al rookie record for most consecutive games with a hit
• set a red sox rookie record for total bases
Set Info
• 503-card set
what they said
• “They called him ‘No Nonsense Nomar.’ They named him that when he was in T-ball.
Garciaparra was fanatical about baseball all his life.” – Joe Posnanski, mlb.com
