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15 Sports Themed Tattoos

We've all seen the tattoo covered athlete, such as "King of the Bros" Colin Kaepernick's covered arms that you have seen when he does his (oh, so classy) bicep kiss. Also seems like tats are contract mandated in the NBA so many stars have them.

But, we wanted to take a look at specific sports themed tattoos from fans & athletes - some are pretty cool, some? ...not so much.

  • NASCAR TATS - nothing says "NASCAR fan" like a terrible Dale Earnhardt tat.

 

The Dedicated Fans Of NASCAR Racing
(Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

 

And who wouldn't love a "NASCAR Girl"?

 

Camping World RV Sales 301
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

 

  • BOXING - Boxers love to love themselves as this tat readily attests to. "I like me!"

 

2008 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

 

and some sweet(!) bloody gloves on Arturo Gatti ...

 

Arturo Gatti v Thomas Damgaard
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

 

  • Olympics - Evidently you can't swing a cat in the Olympic village without hitting an Olympic rings tattoo

 

2008 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Swimming Day Sixteen - 14th FINA World Championships
(Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

 

  • PGA - Golf & Tats? Not usually a combo you see a lot, but here's a Masters tat - Go hardcore golf fan!

 

The Masters - Round One
(Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

 

  • BASKETBALL - The meta sport of athletes & tattoos!

 

But, he's not wearing Air Jordan's?

 

Brooklyn Nets v Washington Wizards

 

Hey - self-love is not only for the Boxers - Carlos Boozer likes himself too!

 

USA Basketball Senior National Team Training Day 1
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

 

Texas & Basketball - in one tattoo. And it's big 'cause...TEXAS!

 

USA Basketball Senior National Team Training Day 3

 

  • SOCCER - yep, even the beautiful game..

 

"Don't Foul Me Bro!"

 

FBL-ITA-SERIEA-CAGLIARI-ROMA
(Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

 

  • ODDS & ENDS

 

This says DUCKNUT - we are not that kinda website.

 

Oregon State v Oregon
(Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

 

Vin Scully tat anyone? Why yes, I think I will...

 

Premiere Of "Bluetopia" - Arrivals
(Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

 

...And finally this one. No real way to test the veracity of this claim, but it is on this gentleman's forehead

 

Spurs v Lakers X
Credit: Donald Miralle/Allsport.

 

Chris Spiridigliozzi
Web Administrator for CBS Radio Baltimore - Ravens, Orioles & snark enthusiast.

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