Halloween is almost upon us, the one night of the year when we all get to pretend to be someone — or something — else.
Having trouble deciding on a costume? Why not dress up as your favorite (or least favorite) professional athlete? These guys and girls are ripe with unique styles and trademark looks — not to mention some juicy back stories to add that extra dimension to your costume. We have a whole list of suggestions for some ridiculous sports-themed Halloween costumes.
Here are 12 athletes that would make the perfect Halloween costume:
1. Aaron Hernandez
Costume: Either in his New England Patriots gear, or better yet, an orange jumpsuit with his name and number on it.
Accessories: Handcuffs, fake tattoos on your arms.
We all know what happened to former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. He would have been a good player when he got the opportunity. But bad men shouldn’t get to play football.
Having a friend dress up as a prison guard could be a nice addition.
2. LeBron James
Costume: Cavalier No. 23 or Heat No. 6 jersey (no t-shirt underneath), shorts, sneakers (better if you can buy $150+ shoes) , tattoos, receding hairline.
Accessories: Bling, headband worn at the top of your forehead.
The receding hairline is maybe the only thing funny about the four-time MVP. Other than that, LeBron James is a beast on the court, with or without the head band.
Don’t forget to avoid any Ohioan’s still fuming over The Decision.
3. Cigar Guy
Costume: Groucho Marx moustache, long orange wig, dark coat, jeans.
Accessories: Cigar, a smile with the ‘gar in your mouth, photo-bombing tendencies.
A great look to accompany a group of friends sporting their best golfer costumes. Know anyone that looks like Tiger?
4. Buccaneers Hazmat Team Member
Costume: Yellow hazmat suit, gas mask, rubber gloves and rubber boots.
Accessories: Loofah, sign that says “Bucs MRSA Task Force.”
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It’s a little topical, but if you’re in the company of sports fans who keep up with the NFL, they’ll know you’re pretending to be a hazmat specialist trying to prevent the spread of MRSA through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers locker room — or trying to tell management to clean out Bucs head coach Greg Schiano.
They might also think you’re Walter White. Either way, it works.
5. Smokin’ Jay Cutler (Now with a Groin Injury!)
Costume: Jay Cutler jersey, pads and Chicago Bears helmet.
Accessories: Tons of fake (or real) cigarettes, crutches, curmudgeonly look on your face.
Old Smokin’ Jay Cutler will be a Halloween institution by the time it’s all said and done, and this year’s edition comes with crutches and a freshly torn groin!
Make sure to limp around the party puffing up a storm and complaining about how the bathrooms aren’t “Cutler accessible.”
If you really want to get fancy, put a sign on your groin that says “Week 9: Doubtful.” If you have a friend who looks like Kristen Cavallari, you can bring her along, too.
6. Matt Schaub
Costume: Matt Schaub jersey, pads and a beer helmet.
Accessories: Wrist Coach playbook with “Pick Six” and “Almost a Pick Six” written in each section, enough beer to hand out to the entire party.
For every beer you drink, you give away two, and if you’re really zealous, you could end the night by burning your own jersey.
Also, get nervous and twitchy whenever someone knocks on the door. It’s probably some psychotic Texans fans.
7. Gerry Cheevers
Costume: A set of cumbersome goalie gear and a classic 70’s goalie face mask with drawn-on stitches.
Accessories: Marker for stitch drawing.
One of the best and most memorable goalie face masks is a perfect costume option for Halloween. Gerry Cheevers could have been in “Friday the 13th” with the mask that horrified players and fans alike.
Half way through the night you can replace the hockey stick with a replica machete and the hockey gear with a log dark trench coat.
8. Scandalous Brett Favre
Costume: A Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings or New York Jets Favre jersey, unzipped pants, shoes.
Accessories: Cellphone camera pointing to your private regions, jack-in-a-box for popping out, Jenn Sterger.
A classic play on the Brett Favre scandal that made “grandpa’s” NFL ending a not-so-happy one. The box is representative of Favre’s special surprise — a standout on our list of Pro Athlete Phallic Fumbles.
9. Birdman Chris Andersen
Costume: Colorful tattoos on your arms and neck, Heat jersey, Mohawk cut or wig.
Accessories: Basketball, camera.
The Birdman gained legions of fans inspired by his head-to-toe tattoos, Mohawk haircut, and trademark hustle. In fact, this kid became his number-one fan.
Once you’re all dressed up, you can use the camera to do this and inspire your share of Birdman nightmares this Halloween!
Accessories: “Beast Mode” eye black, plastic seal bag of Skittles, Applebee’s meal.
Marshawn Lynch’s road to fame began with his amazing “Beast Mode” 67-yard touchdown run to seal the Seahawks’ upset over the Saints in the 2010 Wild Card game. But he’s also well-known for his inclination towards shiny grills, Skittles and Applebee’s.
Ideal situation: running and breaking off bullies’ tackles while holding on to your Skittles.
11. Peyton Manning as “The Red Rooster”
Costume: Peyton Manning Denver Broncos’ jersey, helmet, big red forehead.
With a forehead that has room for a 2×4 advertisement, Manning has the most noticeable football rash in the NFL. Whenever broadcasts show him on the sideline, one can’t help but notice that big red mark on his forehead.
Instructions: bang your head on the wall repeatedly until your forehead is flush, then go outside in your Manning gear. Don’t forget your trademark Papa John’s pizza!
12. Johnny “Football”
Costume: Johnny Manziel jersey, Scooby Doo costume, skinny jeans and various hats.
Accessories: Monopoly money, autographed pictures of Johnny Manziel, Texas Longhorns tattoo and cupcakes with Drake’s face on them.
Go, young sports fan. Unchain your inner creativity and be free. There are so many Johnny Manziel costumes/jokes for you to capitalize on. Let your imagination run wild.
If you and your buddy want to dress up as Drake and Johnny Football, even better. Give each other piggyback rides, “topszn” each other’s candy and sing the theme song from Sugarfoot.
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Did you like our list? Do you any idea suggestions on other athletes? How are you planning to enjoy Halloween?
Well, you can go trick-or-treating, host a party or watch some good games including Thursday Night Football or (if necessary) Game 7 of World Series. You can have an enjoyable sports betting experience this Halloween with us on Top Bet Sportsbook.
