By Vicki Diaz


Sports. For many, the love of the game leads to all-out social events. Watching the broadcasts on television provide thousands of fans the opportunity to party and celebrate their love for their teams. Some fans, however, go beyond the typical expectations. These individuals paint themselves, wear hats, jackets, and other team items and generally act in a crazed manner. While each state can boast their own fans, one state stands out with their over-zealous crew. Kentucky fanatics will look just about anywhere to find sports memorabilia to display.

Before the advent of the internet, people who wanted officially sponsored merchandise had to attend a sporting event in person. They would wait in long lines and pay large sums for over-priced t-shirts, hats, or pennants. Even though this was not the ideal, it was one of the only ways to ensure a quality piece of merchandise.

College bookstores, local clothing stores, and different warehouse-type places also carried a steady supply of team affiliated merchandise. Even though the products were team related, they were often mass produced and many people would show up wearing the same clothing. For a true zealot, the ordinary just doesn't cut it.

As businesses expanded into the internet, a new world opened. Online stores were able to purchase products with exceptional variety. The buyer simply opens up their browser, types in their teams name, and searches. Within seconds hundreds of webpages are available for browsing. The most avid fans are guaranteed to find gizmos and gadgets galore. And for this group, only the best will do.

Clothing is one of the most popular categories for purchases. Most shops that sell apparel include items like jackets, t-shirts, and children's clothes. For something more specialized, there are slippers, night shirts, socks, and even stocking caps. With so many options of styles and brands, they can get these items personalized by embroidery.

If nothing is not an option, collectibles and knick-knacks run a close second for the sports lover. In this category, there are things like glasses, coffee mugs, or shot glasses with the team logos. Or, lunch kits, tote bags, back packs, and drink koozies are pretty popular as well. Items for the home are also popular. Most businesses have both indoor and outdoor products to cover all options.

For those individuals who have just about everything, there are interesting household additions. Purchasing a garden hose in the team's colors is different. There are also gardening benches, gardening gloves, yard signs, and gnomes. Limited only by one's imagination, oddities such as watches, ties, and even pet supplies can round out a collector's collection.

Overall, athletic teams are an integral part of American society. With businesses jumping on the information highway, shopping is more flexible and has better variety. With fans as intensely vested in their favorite teams, the ability to find the newest and oddest items are exactly what they need. However, it can be guaranteed that Kentucky fanatics will continue to be on the cutting edge.




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