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