30th Birthday Gifts for the Sports Fanatic
By the time a sports fanatic turns 30, he may already own the basic sports gifts. He has the shot glasses, the team T-shirt and the pennant on his wall. So now it's time to get creative. You want to get him something he doesn't have yet; something that reflects his new maturity, but isn't too boring. Maybe even something that will remind him that being 30 is really just 20 plus 10. Does this Spark an idea?
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Personalized Gifts
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Sports fanatics often like to root for one special player; you could try to get his star athlete to autograph a jersey or ball just for your sports fanatic. This will take some work. Start by going to the player's twitter account and asking directly. Check out player appearances near where you live. Many sports stars attend autograph signings at malls, memorabilia stores or charitable events. You can also go through sites that, for a fee, will arrange for the special autograph. For example, you can mail a jersey to SteelerHeadquarters.com and they will arrange for it to be autographed.
For the Job
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Sports fanatics love to talk about their teams, and work is the perfect place to brag or complain. Consider a silk tie with a team logo or gold cuff links with a team design. If your sports fanatic has an office job, you might want to consider something for the desk, like a piece of freeze-dried sod from Wrigley Field. Think how excited he'll be to have a little bit of that hallowed ground next to him when he works.
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Family Presents
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One of the best things about being a sports fanatic is getting your family involved in the insanity. The 30-year-old sports fanatic might have a spouse and some young kids. How about a family pack of tickets to a game? You could also arrange for the family to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium. Or, you might give him a book to share with his family, such as "The Ultimate Baseball Road Trip."
Going All Out
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Celebrating 30 is a good time for a really special present. Sports fantasy camps are the perfect present for a sports fanatic. Yes, they're expensive, but you can have a bunch of people chip in. The Boston All Star Fantasy Camp gives participants a chance to play baseball with professionals, wear uniforms, and get autographs and photos. For another over-the-top gift, consider giving box seats. Many stadiums have special party rooms.
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