Halloween costume ideas for sports fans

Try something a bit different this Halloween with a fun and sporty costume. Instead of the typical witch or zombie outfit, consider one of these playful options:

With the fallout over the Deflategate scandal, one can make a Tom Brady Deflategate Halloween costume that is sure to turn heads. Follow these simple instructions for this creative costume.

For those less creative, folks can still show their fan loyalty by dressing up as their favorite team player with a NFL uniform or jersey. Or, simply go as the football or the goal post.

Guys, take the party a step further with a funny and eye-catching knocked-up cheerleader costume. Parents, dress your little ones up as a football and a football player. This adorable duo makes a great team!

Play ball! With the Chicago Cubs first playoff appearance in ages, one can expect many tiny cubs and cub fans running around this Halloween night. Purchase the uniform set available online or create your own bear cub with a furry mask. Don’t forget the peanuts and popcorn to create a unique family or group costume set.

Add a referee and let the games begin.

How to make a Deflategate Tom Brady Halloween costume

History has proven that popular Halloween costumes throughout the years have been those outfits related to current events. In 2014, how can one forget the Ice Bucket Challenge or the deadly outbreak of the ebola virus? Do-it-yourself Ice Bucket Challenge 

 costumes, mad scientists and ebola healthcare workers were extremely popular last year.

Look for Halloween costumes related to “Deflategate” – the controversy in the National Football League stemming from accusations that the New England Patriots, specifically, quarterback Tom Brady, tampered with footballs used in the AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts. Supplies needed to create a Deflategate Halloween costume include:

Inflatable footballs (deflated, of course)
New England Patriots uniform or Brady jersey
Tom Brady face mask
Football party hat
Pinocchio soft long nose

Dress in New England Patriots uniform. Gather the inflatable toy footballs (or purchase online) and tie to the jersey with fishing line. Then, select which type of hat: football helmet, football party hat and / or the Tom Brady face mask. As an accessory, one can carry a cell phone to reflect Tom Brady's cell phone which was key in the investigation.