What better way to show your support for the royal football club than to get a tattoo of Real Madrid? That's right: Real in Spanish means royal, and the term as well as the imagery of a crown was bestowed on the team by King Alfonso XIII in 1920. Unlike most European sporting teams, the team is owned and operated...
Why not show your support of the Monsters of the Midway in an interesting way with this Chicago Bears style tattoo? There are plenty of applications where this will look cool, even outside of the City of Chicago. You can bring back nostalgic memories of the '85 Bears who did the Super Bowl Shuffle and only lost a single game...
At the start of the California Gold Rush in 1848, American football as we know it was not even in existence. But the determination and resilience of those seeking their fortune out West would later provide the legendary inspiration for the American football team the 49ers, nearly a century later. Founded in 1946, the 49ers were the first Northern California...
For centuries professional boxers have stepped into the (physical and metaphorical) bearing a number of tattoos pronouncing their strength, tenactiy, culture, and familial loyalties. For many, their tattoos were their badges of victory. While the popularity of boxing has not waned with the years, the height of our adoration seems suspended in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when...
Those who had the chance to see Michael Jordan play in his prime saw a basketball god. It was almost as if Jordan had wings that helped him make spectacular dunks. This man's talent has been cemented in history books, which explains the reason why so many gravitate to Jordan tattoos. The Michael Jordan tattoo comes in many forms, such...
Chicago Bulls tattoos are some of the most popular tattoos of devoted basketball fans. What was once hailed as a right of passage into symbolic manhood of bikers, sailors, and the lawless, tattoos have now become popular with sports figures as well. The Chicago Bulls have been in existence since 1966 spawning basketball legends like Scotty Pippin and the undisputed...
The BMX bike came blazing onto the scene in the 1970s, and things have never been the same since. A more accessible alternative to standard motorcross, the sport made famous by Southern Californian natives, the BMX bike could be used in urban areas as well as on dirt tracks, making it the first of its kind. BMX bikes were designed...
For ink addicts who also happen to be hooked on throwing mean strikes, bowling tattoos can be a perfect fit. From pins to balls to shoes, there are so many creative ways to express a love of all things bowling with a new tattoo. Because there are so many possibilities in terms of composition and exact subject matter, bowling tattoos...
Just as the noble sport of Jiu Jitsu is about more than fighting or self-defense, so tattoos associated with it are more than simple ink. Rather, they are a form of artistic self-expression and devotion to a way of life. While ink of all styles is commonplace in Jiu Jitsu gyms around the world, pieces themed around the sport demonstrate...
When it comes to fan bases, the Philadelphia Eagles fans consistently rank near the top. Win or lose, the stands are packed with the Eagles chant roaring all around the stadium. Even in their bad seasons, the Eagles can count on the fans for support. In 2006, the team finished with a losing record, but still ranked second in overall...
