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Shopping for a sports fan is harder than you might think. Chances are, they already have an abundance of hats, jerseys and other accessories to support their favourite teams. Luckily for you, there’s an abundance of sports-related items that the person on your list might not even know about. With that in mind, here are five unique gifts that are sure to put a smile on any sports-loving recipient’s face.
- Watercolour Sports Art by Mike Nguyen
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Want to shop Canadian this holiday season? Look no further than Mike Nguyen, a local watercolour artist who paints all things sports-related. Nguyen’s pieces capture the beauty of in-game moments, from Connor McDavid’s golden goal in the Four Nations Faceoff to the Toronto Blue Jays’ magical postseason run.
Nguyen has paintings for every sports fan in your life, from basketball to soccer to UFC. He also sells watercolour prints of pop culture icons, landscapes and much more.
- MLB Game Used Uniform Wallet
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What better way for someone to subtly display their fandom than with this sleek wallet? With an interior divider made from a game-used jersey from any MLB team (they have all 32!), this wallet is a fun and functional way for your recipient to carry their favourite team with them, wherever they go.
Each wallet comes with a holographic sticker featuring a unique number to ensure authenticity. You can look up this number online to see the specific game and player’s jersey from which the wallet was made, making it a perfect gift for any MLB fan!
Other wallets: NHL Game Used Uniform Wallet, NFL Uniform Money Clip Wallet
- WNBA Basketball Planter
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Perfect for the basketball lovers and plant parents out there! This WNBA basketball planter adds a pop of character to any space and is a great conversation starter. With a 6-inch nursery pot built in, this planter makes a fun and functional addition to any space.
- F1 Authentic Skid Block Keyring
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Add a touch of Formula One to your favourite sports lover’s life this holiday season with this authentic skid block keyring, featuring a real Jabroc skid block! A skid block is the mandatory attachment to the underside of an F1 car, designed to ensure that all drivers are following height regulations and prevent them from taking corners at dangerously high speeds.
Originally designed for a real F1 car, this skid block has been hand-cut and crafted into a keyring, allowing fans to own a piece of the action.
- Pro Sports Stadium Tour Map
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Featuring the locations of all 124 major league sports teams throughout the MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA, this pushpin map is the ultimate gift for any sports fan.
The map comes with 16 metal pins shaped like baseballs, footballs, hockey sticks and basketballs, allowing your sports fan to highlight the most memorable venues throughout their journey. Hall of Fame locations are also included, ensuring a complete picture of all major league sports venues throughout Canada and the United States!
Hopefully these gifts provided some great gift ideas this December. Happy Holidays!