If your holiday shopping list includes Texas Longhorns fans, it shouldn’t be difficult to find the perfect gifts. There’s a wide variety of Texas Longhorns merchandise available. Following are 10 ideas for gifts of Texas Longhorns merchandise that are sure to please friends and family who love the University of Texas.
Texas Longhorns Merchandise Under $20
Texas Longhorns Fleece Throw-The Texas Longhorns fan on your gift list can stay warm and cozy while she watches the big game if she has a fleece Texas Longhorns throw. For just $9.95, you’re practically stealing this 50-inch-by-60-inch blanket from The Lakeside Collection. This piece of Texas Longhorns merchandise is black with “Texas” in burnt orange and the signature Longhorn steer head in orange-and-white. To see a photo, visit lakeside.com and search for item number 823383120.
Personalized Longhorns Coffee Mug or Mouse Pad-If you want personalized Texas Longhorns merchandise, you can get it from Personal Creations. Your favorite Longhorn will sip her morning coffee from the mug ($14.95) with pride as she displays her new favorite mouse pad ($12.95) at work. Each item features the University of Texas logo and famous burnt-orange-and-white school colors as well as the gift recipient’s first name (up to nine characters). To see a photo of a sample mug (item number 4370X) or mouse pad (item number 4360X), visit personalcreations.com and search for the item number.
Glass and Pewter Tankard-The Longhorns fan on your shopping list will swear that his beer tastes better from this 14-ounce tankard, which is officially licensed Texas Longhorns merchandise. The 5-1/8-inch-tall glass tankard features a pewter emblem that includes several University of Texas symbols: the Tower, Bevo, Smokey the Cannon, and of course, the Texas Longhorn logo. Best of all, you can get this tankard for just $12.95 from The Lakeside Collection. To see a photo, visit lakeside.com and search for item number 823382122.
Red River Rivalry T-shirt-There’s not a Longhorn football fan around that wouldn’t appreciate this piece of Texas Longhorns merchandise. Help your favorite Longhorn show his school pride by getting him this T-shirt that celebrates Texas’ 2005 and 2006 wins against archrival Oklahoma in the annual football match-up called the Red River Rivalry. This burnt-orange T-shirt features the most recent score (28-10), Longhorn logo in white, and the words “Texas-Back to Back.” Order one for just $18 from the University Co-op online (www.universitycoop.com). Search for “Back 2 Back.”
2006 Rose Bowl DVD-Here is another great gift idea for Texas Longhorns football fans, who will love to watch the national championship game between Texas and USC over and over again. This DVD features the game, of course, but it also includes an interview with Quarterback Vince Young, the post-game celebration and much more. You can get all this historic football action for just $19.99 from the University Co-op online (www.universitycoop.com). Search for item number 369580.
Texas Longhorns Merchandise Under $50
National Championship Tree Ornament-Christmas will be a little brighter this year for the Longhorn fan on your shopping list if you get him this ornament that commemorates the Texas Longhorns’ four national football championships. This 3-inch ornament is burnt orange with the Longhorn logo in white as well as each of the championship years: 1963, 1969, 1970 and 2005. The University Co-op online (www.universitycoop.com) sells these ornaments for $36.99. Search for “championship ornament.”
Texas Longhorns Slippers-Hush Puppies® makes these suede leather slippers that are perfect for the Texas Longhorns fans on your shopping list. These clog-style slippers are official Texas Longhorns merchandise, but you can order them online from Solutions. Your favorite Longhorn will think they’re in heaven when their toes feel the comfy fleece inside these burnt-orange slippers with the white Longhorns logo embroidered on the toe. They might not want to take them off to leave the house, and they don’t have to. The durable soles can be worn outdoors. Order these slippers for $49.95 from solutions.com. Search for item number 67200.
More Expensive Texas Longhorns Merchandise
Framed Tower Photo-If you want to give a truly special piece of Texas Longhorns merchandise, opt for this photograph of the University of Texas tower lit up to display “#1.” The photograph, taken by Johnny “Lam” Jones, a famous Longhorn athlete, would be a great keepsake for any true Longhorn. For $150, the photograph comes matted and framed in an 11-inch-by-14-inch black frame. Even more special is that 100 percent of the funds raised from the sale of this photograph go toward the photographer’s cancer treatment. You can do something nice for two Longhorns by purchasing this one gift. To see the photo, visit the University Co-op online (www.universitycoop.com) and search for “framed tower photo.”
Donald-Trump-Priced Texas Longhorns Merchandise
Custom University of Texas Boots-If you’re rolling in dough, why not share a little? Buy that Texas Longhorn fan on your shopping list a pair of these $2,499 custom cowboy boots. Now, these are some fine Texas Longhorns merchandise. These boots were handmade by Lucchese, a San Antonio boot maker. They are made of leather and ostrich skin and feature several Longhorn symbols including a large burnt-orange Bevo. To see a photo of these boots, visit the University Co-op online (www.universitycoop.com) and search for item number 856321. To order, call (800) 255-1896.
You-Choose-the-Price Texas Longhorns Merchandise
University Co-op Gift Card-If none of the above ideas seem like the right fit, or you would just like to allow the Longhorn fan on your list to select his own Texas Longhorns merchandise, get him a gift card redeemable at the University Co-op. These cards come in four holiday designs and can be ordered in any dollar amount. The recipients can use the cards in the University Co-op store on “The Drag” next to the University of Texas, or they can order Texas Longhorns merchandise from the University Co-op online. For details, visit universitycoop.com and search for item number 124562.
