Sports memorabilia makes a place homey. It does. Just think about how you feel every time you see a representation of your favorite game. And if you are searching for a gift for your favorite sports nut, why not consider buying him a little something along the lines of game room decor? You are probably well aware what his favorite team is and who is favorite players are, so go for it. He’ll think you’re really something special.

If you have shied away from sports memorabilia because you like the lone hero riding off into the sunset at the end of the day, how about a Lance Armstrong picture? This guy rides off into the sunset for a living, and he doesn’t play around with it either. If you think it’s no big deal, that “all he does” is ride a bike, think again. This guy is hard core. He’s a cowboy of the pavement, a lone desperado.

Come on, guys. Game room decor is not rocket science. All you need are the right games to give you and your friends a good time, like a pool table and a dart board or two. Maybe even a real arcade video game if you’re lucky. Something you guys used to play as kids. Get yourself a refrigerator so you don’t have to keep ruining the mood by going upstairs for beer. Get yourself a television so you can watch the game. And put up your favorite sports memorabilia. Your place will be the place to hang out. Your friends will love it.

Any horse racing fan would love to have a Barbaro picture. Although an injury put him out of the race way before his career should have been over, he gave it his all. He refused to give up. Sports memorabilia often has those kinds of stories behind it, especially when it comes to horse racing. Because these guys just don’t like to give up. Racing becomes their life. Of course, they don’t know how great retirement can be, but we don’t have to tell them about that until it’s time.