With Halloween around the corner, I would like to present my top three sports-related Halloween costumes.
- Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell) from the basketball movie Semi-Pro.
This is a hilarious costume that will get some laughs no matter what. A bit of background information for those who aren’t familiar with the character. Jackie Moon is the owner, coach, and player for the semi-professional basketball team. He made all of his money from his hit song, “Love Me Sexy.” He has a love for sweatbands, tube socks, and short shorts. So if you feel comfortable wearing this, then this is a costume for you!
- Steve, The Pirate from the film Dodgeball.
If you are familiar with the NHL, you must have seen the Trevor Zegras all-star shot. In this shootout, he dressed up as a member of the “Average Joes,” a dodgeball team of misfits that are lead by Peter La Fleur. There are many costume ideas from this movie, one of the best being Steve, The Pirate. This costume combines the best elements of a pirate costume, as well as a shiny gold jersey that can be worn again during the year.
- Rudy, from the movie Rudy.
This heartwarming true story about the “never say die” football player Rudy Ruettiger, who has a dream of playing for the Notre Dame football team. One of the greatest sports movies ever made, this costume might need a bit of explaining, but if you can pull it off, it could be one of the best costumes in the entire school.
I hope this column inspires you to think of a great sports related costume. If you pull any of these costumes off, please DM the Beacon instagram, @mcibeacon. Have a Happy Halloween!