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By Robert Daski
Times Newspapers Staff Writer
It can be difficult to find the perfect gift for the sports fan, especially during the holidays.
If sports is a passion for your son or daughter, he or she may have several wishes. From football to basketball to skiing to skating to tennis, here are some suggestions for a perfect sports fan gift.
If your child plays a certain sport, or has an interest in taking one up, you might want to buy the sport’s basic equipment.
For football, you could buy a ball or a mouthpiece; for tennis, a racket, tennis balls, a headband or wristbands; and for soccer, a soccer ball — Spalding, Wilson or Nike — shin pads, a pump, goalie gloves or cones to practice basic fundamentals.
Be aware that there are gifts for sports fans of all ages. Young children might be interested in a mini basketball hoop, a punching bag or a boxing glove set. Even Beanie Babies, baby bibs and teddy bears with sports themes make great stocking stuffers.
Speaking of stockings, key chains of your child’s favorite team or pens and
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