Franklin Sports Provides The Answers For Holiday Gift Ideas For The Sportsmen In Your Life

Dec. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Franklin Sports (www.franklinsports.com), maker of the “Official Batting Glove of Major League Baseball” and a respected worldwide leader in sporting goods product, has a wide variety of holiday gifts for the sports fan.  Whether it’s baseball during the hot stove league, or in season sports like basketball, hockey and football, Franklin products bring action and excitement to stocking stuffers and presents under the holiday tree.

Target, Sears, K-Mart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and the Sports Authority are among the stores where Franklin Sports products are available, as well as on line at amazon.com, and the above stores’ websites.

Along with the classic batting gloves worn by such MLB stars at All-Star MVP Prince Fielder, the myriad of innovative gifts, all $39.99 or under,  that are sure to bring smiles to faces on Christmas morning include: the “Electronic Basketball Bounce A Bucket,” designed for ages 6 and up; MLB™ Kid’s Team Sets, which include a team batting helmet, wristbands and a team jersey with authentic team logos, a great starter set for young fans; the NHL® Goalie Mask Standings Tracker Set  featuring colorful masks for all 30 teams; and the “Learn To Catch Mini Football Set,”  which makes catching easy with a special AIR TECH® football, youth receiver gloves, and self-stick patches on the ball and fingers.  (Full descriptions, prices, stores and on-line availability, and images of these products are below).

A BOUNCE TO YOUR GIFT: The pros are back on the hardwood Christmas Day, and  Franklin Sports adds to the excitement with a fun way for kids to get their hoops on.  The “Electronic Basketball Bounce A Bucket,” designed for ages 6 and up, is a portable, big-bounce trampoline arcade-style game.  Kids can “shoot the lights out” with electronic scoring.  There are even announcer sounds for that big-time feel. Available in all NBA teams.  $29.99 - $59.99; Target.com, Sears, Sears.com, Kmart, Kmart.com, DicksSportingGoods.com.  

SWING FOR A BIG HIT AS HOLIDAY GIFT: The Hot Stove League is in full swing, and no matter what team they root for, Franklin Sports will help kids show their allegiance with MLB™ Kid’s Team Sets, which include a team batting helmet, wristbands and a team jersey.  All authentic team logos make this a great starter set for young fans; $29.99.

GOAL FOR A GREAT GIFT: The NHL® Goalie Mask Standings Tracker Set by Franklin Sports is a great way to follow all the wins, losses and shootouts on ice this year.  The set features colorful masks for all 30 teams, even the new Winnipeg Jets, on a stylish display board for fans to track their favorite teams all the way to the Stanley Cup. Retail: $19.99 at Sears.com. Available in all NHL teams.

CATCH A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT: Catching a football can be a daunting task for kids, but the “Learn To Catch Mini Football Set” from Franklin Sports makes it easy with a special AIR TECH® football, youth receiver gloves, and self-stick patches on the ball and fingers.  Nice grab!  Available in all NFL teams; $12.99-$14.99.

GET A KICK OUT OF THIS GIFT:  Youth soccer is everywhere, and kids can kick it in style with the Franklin Sports MLS Junior Pop Up Goal.  It sets up easily, with peg hooks and a handy carry bag to turn any patch of grass into a pitch; $39.99 at Amazon.com.

TABLE THIS GIFT: Table gaming is more popular than ever, and the Franklin Sports 5-in-1 Sports Center brings some of the favorites together.  Easily convert from billiards, glide hockey, flipper soccer, bowling and basketball shoot out in a safe, portable set up suitable for kids 6 and up;  $19.99-29.99 at Amazon.com, Target, Target.com, Dunhams Sports, Dunhamssports.com, SportsAuthority.com.

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Franklin Sports (www.franklinbaseball.com) is the maker of the official batting glove of Major League Baseball which is worn by many of the world’s finest hitters.