Sports Genius
Athlete Marriages: Mia Hamm vs. Nomar Garciaparra
MIA HAMM VS. NOMAR GARCIAPARRA
Case for Mia Hamm:• Youngest-ever member of U.S. Women's National team (1987)
• 2x Women's World Cup Champion (1991, 1999)
• 2x FIFA World Player of the Year (2001, 2002)
• 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2004)
• Multiple NCAA records and accolades
• Broke International Goals Record (1999)
• Third Most Capped Female Player (All-Time)
• Holds USWNT Record For Career Assists (144)
• Member of National Soccer Hall of FameCase for Nomar Garciaparra:• 6x All-Star (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006)
• AL Rookie of the Year (1997)
• 2x AL Batting Champion (1999, 2000)
• Silver Slugger Winner (1997)
• 1 of 13 players in history to hit two grand slams in same game
• .313 career average (13th among SS) & 229 home runs (8th among SS)
• Batting Gloves Adjustment Champion