Perfect 50th birthday gifts for sports fans

Need an idea for a 50th birthday gift? Well, if the birthday girl or boy is a sports fan, I have some great ideas for you. Why settle for buying the same old stuff when a sports-themed gift will show that lucky 50-to-be just how much you care? When it comes to the perfect gift ideas for sports fans, there are plenty of ideas to choose from. The following are just a few great ideas for you to consider.

autographed memorabilia

Every sports fan loves receiving a ball, card, or any item autographed by their favorite hero. Fortunately, these items are fairly easy to find on eBay or in hobby stores across the country. There are also websites that specialize in autographed memorabilia. Prices vary depending on the rarity and condition of the item, but you should be able to find something to fit every budget.

Sports Themed Gift Basket

Gift slippers aren’t just for women anymore! Both men and women will enjoy a gift basket filled with items that represent their favorite sport or game. An idea for a baseball hoop might contain a baseball (autographed or not), a baseball coffee mug, a couple of favorite players’ baseball cards (rookie cards are often the most sought after), and maybe a couple of tickets to a future game. You can substitute items for any sport, hunting, fishing, or even games like bridge. This personalized and personal gift is guaranteed to be a huge hit at any birthday party!

Personalized Gold Monogrammed Balls

Inexpensive yet highly personal gifts, monogrammed balls provide a sense of pride each time the birthday boy or girl takes up their sport in the future. You can find companies online that are willing to initial almost any type of ball. Other sports related items such as bats, shoes, and gloves can also be monogrammed. Personalized sporting goods are imprinted with a logo or slogan, something other than initials. It can be harder to find a company that does custom than monogrammed, but those golf balls with the message “Chin Up!” motto on them are worth it.

Shadowbox sports scene

Shadowboxes are personalized in a similar way to gift baskets. However, the items in the shadowbox stay in the shadowbox and are usually displayed on a wall or on a thin shelf. Most of the time, when creating a shadow box, miniature elements are used to create a scene related to the theme. For example, for a fishing shadow box, you might have a small boat on a small faux pond with a couple of people fishing while the faux sun rises in the background. Shadow boxes are mainly used to give the owner a sense of nostalgia or to escape from reality.

These are just a few ways to celebrate the sport of your choice with 50th birthday gifts. With a little imagination and some research, there are endless options for a sports fan’s big day!