| If you have a sports fan or young athlete in the | | | | your life how much you care by giving them a |
| house, sometimes gift buying for the Christmas | | | | personalized Louisville Slugger bat. The company's |
| season can be an arduous task. It seems all they | | | | bat factory in Louisville, Kentucky, engraves |
| want to do is shoot hoops or kick imaginary goals | | | | names on bats of various sizes and colors at |
| in the back yard, but there are only so many | | | | reasonable prices - and ships anywhere in the |
| times you can give them a soccer ball or baseball | | | | United States. Look them up on the Web or call |
| glove before they say, "another one?" | | | | them at (877) 7-SLUGGER. If you have a baseball |
| Finding the perfect sports gift for your perfect | | | | fanatic in the house, you won't be sorry. Hint: |
| sport doesn't have to be cumbersome. Here are | | | | adults appreciate them as much, if not more, than |
| five gifts that are sure to please. Why let Santa | | | | the kiddies. |
| keep them a secret when you've got shopping to | | | | Autographed Memorabilia - Who is your loved |
| do now? | | | | one's favorite athlete? Whether it be a Hall of |
| Louisville Slugger - The name is synonymous with | | | | Famer like Dan Marino or a current star like Derek |
| baseball, and with good reason. The grand ol' | | | | Jeter, chances are you can find autographed |
| game uses only wood bats in the professional | | | | memorabilia bearing their signature. From signed |
| ranks, and Louisville Slugger bats are considered | | | | baseballs to autographed jerseys or helmets, the |
| the world's finest by the majority of hardball | | | | sports memorabilia trade is big business. These |
| enthusiasts. Sure, you could buy a wooden - or | | | | items don't come cheaply, but they typically |
| even metal - Louisville Slugger from the nearby | | | | appreciate in value and are definitely appreciated |
| sporting goods store, but how much thought does | | | | by their recipient. |
| that require? Show the little (or big) slugger in | | | | |