We were on hand Wednesday night for Nomar Garciaparra’s 2004 Red Sox debut at Fenway Park, where Nomar-deprived fans welcomed back their All-Star shortstop with open arms ... Seventeen-year-old Kevin Houseman from Boston wore his No. 5 jersey even before he knew his favorite player would suit up. He found out Garciaparra was playing as he walked into the park.
Welcome back, Nomah
We were on hand Wednesday night for Nomar Garciaparra’s 2004 Red Sox debut at Fenway Park, where Nomar-deprived fans welcomed back their All-Star shortstop with open arms ...

Seventeen-year-old Kevin Houseman from Boston wore his No. 5 jersey even before he knew his favorite player would suit up. He found out Garciaparra was playing as he walked into the park.

(Boston.com Photo / David Lefort)