I don't know, I still like nomar for this reason. Right after we won it all there was a surge in the number of boston hats, etc... to the point where it was almost trendy all around washington dc where I live. It got to be so bad there was even somewhat of a backlash - people began questioning you on whether you were a fair weather fan and I was over and over again asked "are you from boston?" My Garciaparra shirt was a clear sign to these critics that not only was I proud that my team won, but I was also a fan when we lost - and not just like wearing a classic jersey, but even up to the year before. Yes, I wasn't happy that he didn't shave his head with the rest of the idiots because he was getting married, but hey I still like him anyway. just my opinion.