| If you know a sports lover than you also know | | | | get another again. |
| that they absolutely love any gift associated | | | | |
| with their favorite team, sport or player. | | | | Ok, so Father's Day is approaching and you'd |
| They probably have car flags and bumper | | | | rather go to the dentist than buy another |
| stickers all over the car, desk and family | | | | tie. Save the appointment for wisdom teeth |
| room. It may be hard finding something they | | | | trouble and make shopping a little easier. |
| don't already have. Looking for the perfect | | | | Here are 10 gift ideas for Father's day that |
| can be just as easy as sitting down to watch | | | | are sure to bring a SINCERE smile to his |
| the game. | | | | face. |
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| Sports Jerseys seem to be very popular and it | | | | 10. Father of the Year Plaque -- Show your |
| seems like everyone has one. The only | | | | appreciation for that special Father with a |
| problem is that before the next laundry day, | | | | trophy or plaque that honors him as a Father. |
| the player has been traded to another team! | | | | |
| Yikes! A better gift suggestion is buying a | | | | 9. Magazine Subscription- This is the gift |
| retro jersey or college jersey. With retro | | | | that keeps on giving year round. Popular |
| and college jerseys, you don't have to worry | | | | subscriptions are Sports Illustrated, Men's |
| about the player being traded, because the | | | | Journal and Muscle & Fitness. There are |
| point is to acknowledge the player's past. | | | | others that I would rather not mention, but I |
| These jerseys tend to be more expensive, | | | | am sure would get a positive reaction, if you |
| especially the authentic ones, but you can | | | | know what I mean. |
| find great deals on the off season of the | | | | |
| given sport. | | | | 8. Sports Tickets- Because Father's Day is |
| | | | during the summer, baseball would the |
| Tickets to the game are always appreciated. | | | | sporting event to get tickets for. Other |
| This is one of those gifts that no matter how | | | | options are wrestling events or golf |
| many times it has been given, it never gets | | | | tournaments. |
| old. Why? Same tickets, different games! | | | | |
| Experiencing the sport up close and personal | | | | 7. Golf Getaway- Speaking of golf, a golf |
| can be a blast! | | | | getaway is a really nice gift and a great way |
| | | | for busy dad to unwind. |
| For the younger sports fans, hats, hats and | | | | |
| more hats seem to be the trend. The catch | | | | 6. Gift Basket- You are probably thinking |
| is, knowing their hat size. Today's hat | | | | Gift Basket?! Yup I said gift basket. You |
| style is all about fitted caps. Other things | | | | can find any themed gift basket nowadays |
| to look out for when purchasing a fitted cap | | | | including golf, fishing, football, baseball |
| are the teams and colors on the hat. Buying | | | | and movie lovers. |
| a hat to match a jersey they already own, | | | | |
| will make you a very cool gift giver. If | | | | 5. Clothing- I gave my father-in-law a |
| that is too much work, try getting a gift | | | | T-shirt with his only granddaughter's picture |
| certificate to a hat store. They are in | | | | on it and it he has it folded in a drawer so |
| every mall across America. | | | | that he can't ruin it. Saying he worships it |
| | | | -is an understatement. If he isn't the |
| Sports Gift Baskets don't seem like a "manly | | | | sentimental type, golf shirts and shorts work |
| gift" but you'd be surprised at the response | | | | too. |
| they receive. You can get a sports basket to | | | | |
| match the team or colors. Sports gift | | | | 4. Watch -- They seem to be a necessity |
| baskets can contain all sports paraphernalia | | | | that men don't splurge on. If he is wearing |
| or can have a mixture of sports caps, towels | | | | a watch with a plastic wristband, you need to |
| and game time snacks. Either way they are | | | | read no further. Go shopping right away. |
| sure to please. | | | | |
| | | | 3. Barbeque Supplies- The weather is warm and |
| Last but not least, autographed sports | | | | there is a good chance you are having a BBQ |
| memorabilia are perfect for the sports | | | | to celebrate Father's Day. Start the BBQ off |
| fanatic. With all the auction websites | | | | right with new cooking tools for the BBQ |
| nowadays you are sure to find something | | | | cook. |
| great. There is a catch however. Be sure to | | | | |
| buy from a reliable source to insure | | | | 2. Tools- This is a pretty obvious choice but |
| authenticity of autographed items. If it | | | | a great gift nonetheless. Especially if you |
| seems too good to be true- it probably is. | | | | married someone like Tim Taylor -- The Tool |
| Great items to get or buy autographed are | | | | Man |
| balls, photos, trading cards or jerseys. It | | | | |
| is also a good idea to get is framed, or | | | | 1. A day to watch sports, pig out and do |
| incased to protect is from damage. If you | | | | whatever it is, he likes to do. Consider |
| can, try and get the value of this great | | | | this his special day. Things like breakfast |
| collectible. | | | | in bed, renting his favorite movie (you know |
| | | | the one with all the guns, violence and macho |
| What makes these gift suggestions so great is | | | | stuff) and cooking his favorite dinner could |
| that whether the sports fan already has any | | | | be just what the father asked for. |
| of these gifts, they won't be disappointed to | | | | |