Do you know someone who lives and breathes sports? Who swings the bat in his dreams? Who yells and throws stuff at the TV during football season? Who has a panic attack when the sports page was inadvertently left out of his Sunday paper? Yep, we know that guy, too. And if you’re buying a gift for him for his birthday or the holidays, you might be stumped on how to get him front row seats at the next Knicks game. Don’t stress. We know the perfect gifts for the sports lover in your life. Read on to find out.
Sporty Duds
You don’t have to write a fashion blog to understand what the sports lover in your life likes. All you have to do is simply listen to him talk. He’s probably mentioned that he loves the official “unis” that the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team wear. Or that Kris Bryant is his favorite Chicago Cubs player. He’s probably talked excessively about one sports team all his life. Simply getting him a jersey, a cool tee, and/or a hat from said team or athlete would make him think, “Gee, she really does listen to me. Huh.” Of course, you’ll want to buy it at a quality store and not as a last-minute pickup at your local Walgreens. Grown men wearing cheap looking sports attire is not good. Not good at all. And if you really love him, you could even buy yourself a tee that supports his favorite team. But, please, whatever you do—don’t buy the exact same one, as matching couples outfits are the worst.
If he’s a sock guy, he’ll love these comfortable basketball socks from Stance. Just because you’re getting your sweat on doesn’t mean you have carte blanche to look like a slouch.
Tickets Are So Money (And Everyone Knows It)
And we mean that in the literal sense, too, as tickets to sporting events can be very pricey. If you plan enough in advance, however, you can do some research on what ticket outlets to use to get the best price for whatever sporting event you think he’d enjoy. Give a shoutout to friends on Facebook and see if anyone has any connections. And, of course, there’s always StubHub. Plus, it’s not out of the question to consider the so-called “nosebleed seats” or the bleacher sections. Chances are he’ll just be glad to be there, cheering on his fave team. He’ll also likely be quite moved that you’ve decided to join him in supporting the good guys.
Movie Tickets
Of course, this is best when there is a movie playing about sports but, these days, that’s more common than not. From Moneyball and Concussion and the documentary about Steve Bartman and Jerry Maguire, it seems that there’s always something to watch that is sports-related. Don’t forget the extra buttery popcorn!
Man Crates
We know, we know, this sounds a bit Caveman-esque but man crates are pretty darn cool. Each crate is personalized to your guy’s tastes. With a Pizza Grilling Crate, an Exotic Meats Crate, a Whiskey Appreciation Crate, and much more, there aren’t many men that won’t be pleased when receiving these. Your sports fan will undoubtedly love the Legends of Baseball Man Crate. Filled with four MLB Cooperstown pint glasses, four coasters/bottle openers “immortalizing” the best players from each team, ballpark peanuts, BEER NUTS, pistachios, and BIGS Sunflower Seeds, he might have to sit down lest he break down in tears at the beauty of it all.
Quick ‘n’ Quirky
This list from Uncommon Goods has a ton of sports-themed gifts that are nothing if not completely unique. From the Portable Table Tennis Set and the Hockey Stick BBQ Set to the Desktop Golf and Snow Ski Wine Rack, this stuff will blow your sports fan’s mind. We especially love the Golf Club Rocking Chairs!
Have a super fan in your house? Follow this guide to hit a homerun when buying gifts for the sports lover in your life.
