Bay Area Sports Christmas Gift Guide: 15 Must-have presents
By Derek Snyder
It’s December sports fans, which means you need to know the latest and greatest gift ideas. Here are 15 Bay Area sports presents you should buy now.
Regardless of whichever Bay Area sports team you root for, there’s a lot of pride to be had around each of their programs and organizations. Whether it’s been through championships or prestigious awards, these teams are definitely legit. That said, take a look at these 15 gifts you need to buy this season (and see more over at Fanatics).
California Bears Fanatics Authentic Team-Issued #22 Gray Jersey Issued During The 2015 Season – Size 40
Trust me, whenever you have the chance to buy your favorite school’s team-issued football jersey, you must take advantage of that opportunity. Not only can you get this from Fanatics for a great price, but it’ll arrive just in time for college football’s bowl season.
Golden State Warriors Under Armour NBA Undeniable Backpack
It doesn’t who you are and where you come from; whenever you have the chance to buy an awesome Warriors-inspired Under Armour backpack, you buy it ASAP. Not to mention, it’s classy enough to bring into work or take to the gym. That’s what I like to call a win-win.
Oakland Athletics Mosaic Tree Topper
Just in case you’re still looking for a statement-piece for your Christmas tree, here is one of the coolest Athletics collectibles of the holiday season. This tree topper not only has Oakland’s logo on it, but it also has the ability to shine throughout the night. What’s better than that?
BUY THE TREE TOPPER FOR: $44.99
Oakland Raiders Nike Sideline Fly Rush Half-Zip Pullover Jacket – Silver
Let’s be honest, the best thing the NFL has done in the past five years was switch to Nike from Reebok. Not only has Nike spiced up some of the team’s jerseys, but they’ve given fans some great apparel options to choose from as well. That said, I believe every Raiders fan will love this awesome jacket for Christmas.
Sacramento Kings Candy Cane Repeat Sweater – Purple
Are you still looking for that awesome, yet festive outfit for your holiday Christmas this year? If you happen to be a Kings fan and that sounds like you, then to must buy this Sacramento basketball candy cane Christmas sweater ASAP.
Saint Mary’s Gaels Classic Primary Pullover Hoodie – Navy
Attention Saint Mary’s alumni, this pullover is the perfect gift you can send to your ole’ college friends this Christmas season. Plus, with purchasing this at a very reasonable price from Fanatics, you’ll definitely be staying within the holiday gift-buying budget.
San Francisco 49ers WinCraft Deluxe 3′ x 5′ Flag
Even though the 49ers aren’t having the best season, San Francisco football fans still have a lot of things to be thankful for; you know, like their 5 Lombardi trophies. Needless to say, all Niners fans need to have a flag to display in their home of their favorite NFL franchise. It’s affordable and will ruffle some feathers with the die-hard Seahawks fans you’re friends with.
Madison Bumgarner San Francisco Giants Headline Bobblehead
Every baseball fan on the planet loves to collect bobbleheads of their favorite players. If they didn’t, then why do MLB teams hand them out on giveaway nights? All kidding aside, I promise every Giants baseball fan would love to have a Madison Bumgarner bobblehead as their Christmas gift this holiday season.
BUY THE BOBBLEHEAD FOR: $29.99
San Jose Earthquakes adidas 2016/17 Custom Authentic Secondary Jersey – Red
Christmas is that special time of year, when you can break-the-bank and buy the person you love the gift of their dreams. If that person just happens to be a huge San Jose soccer fan, you must splurge and buy them this custom Earthquakes jersey. I promise you’ll get a reaction that exceeds all expectations.
San Jose Sharks 3600 mAh Puck Remote Cell Phone Charger
If there’s one thing I know for sure, this cell phone charger has the potential to be one of the best San Jose hockey gifts of the holiday season. Not only does this sweet collectible resemble a puck, but you can take this charger wherever you want. Never be stuck waiting by an outlet ever again.
San Jose State Spartans Performance Pullover Hoodie – Charcoal
San Jose State fans, even though most of you may reside on the west coast, you still need to prepare for the upcoming winter months. That means buying as much cold-weather Spartans gear as possible. Needless to say, this charcoal pullover hoodie is a great choice for you.
John Elway Stanford Cardinal Fanatics Authentic Framed 15″ x 17″ Campus Legend Collage
If you’re a Cardinals football fan and you don’t have something commemorating John Elway’s time at Stanford, then you must to fix that problem ASAP. Hang it at home or in your office at work; either way, you’ll definitely be showing your football knowledge with this sweet plaque from Fanatics.
UC Davis Aggies Fanatics Branded 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Bring On March Madness T-Shirt – Navy
In case you didn’t know, the Aggies men’s basketball team has been on a great run over the past few seasons, making a home in the NCAA Tournament. That said, give your UC Davis friends a great gift for Christmas by purchasing this 2017 March Madness shirt.
San Francisco Dons Proud Mascot Pullover Hoodie – Gold
The University of San Francisco has produced a ton of proud graduates over the years and with cold weather coming, they need some cold-weather gear too. If you know someone who’s a huge fan of the Dons, this gold hoodie would make them pretty darn happy this Christmas.
Golden State Warriors Fanatics Authentic 2017 NBA Finals Champions White Panel Basketball – Limited Edition of 5,000
Attention all Golden State Warriors fans, if you don’t own a basketball commemorating the team’s championship in 2017, you need to buy this basketball right now. They’re only 5,000 of these available, which means you can personally own a rare piece of NBA history.
BUY THE BASKETBALL FOR: $79.99
If you find yourself wanting to buy even more Bay Area gear heading into the holidays, be sure and check out Fanatics full collection of merchandise here.