Introduction
For football fans, the only thing better than a big win for their favorite team at the SuperBowl is getting football presents that reflect their dedication to the sport. Never underestimate the thrill fans get from even the smallest gift that acknowledges their passion for football. If you are not a football fan, there are multiple stores that offer gifts that range from novice level to full, hardcore fan level. Birthday and holiday gift-giving is easy when you can focus on football presents rather than trying to come up with some idea of what would please the recipient.
History
One of the most treasured football presents is a officially sanctioned clothing items. An NFL team jersey with the number and name of a very popular player, for example, is a valuable collectors item. For college football fans, a sweatshirt with the university team's logo makes a social statement and has the practical benefit of keeping the gift recipient warm in the cold weather that coincides with the football season. Other favorite clothing-oriented football presents include team T-shirts that come in mens, womens and kids sizes. Hats with team logos, wristbands, socks and visors are typically less expensive football presents, but will make your gift recipient happy anyway.
Features
When you give someone football presents that are collectibles, you're giving gifts that will be appreciated year after year. A football that has been signed by team members, for example, is an ideal gift for the staff to give a boss that is a huge football fan. Signed memorabilia is often displayed prominently in the gift recipient's office, home or den.
You may expand your gift-giving expertise by providing a display case or frame to help the recipient show off the memento. Beer steins, shot glasses and coffee cups with team logos are also popular football presents. Make your gift more memorable by including a case of beer, a bottle of whiskey or a bag of specialty coffee, as appropriate, with the present.
Football trading cards are popular with younger fans. It is helpful to ask the parents or siblings what type of cards the gift recipient prefers. In some cases, especially if you are not in regular contact with the recipient, you may want to get them a gift certificate instead so that they can purchase trading cards needed to complete a collection.
Many football presents focus on activities that surround the sport. Tailgating parties are part of the football culture. Consider giving football presents that the recipient will be thrilled to use at the pre-game event. Chef's aprons, beverage coolers and towels with team logos affixed make ideal gifts for folks who love every aspect of being a football spectator.
Tips and Comments
If you are not familiar with which team your gift recipients follow, play it safe by giving football presents that have the NFL logo on them instead of more specific team-oriented items.
Children can give handmade football presents to adults, but make sure that any use of football logos do not violate copyright laws. If the gift is a hand-drawn picture or handcrafted bowl, for example, the efforts are unlikely to conflict with copyright protection. Avoid using cut-outs from magazines or other depictions that have the little "copyright" sign attached.
