Make a Gold Medal Impression on Dad

By Mir

June 12, 2008

It’s Thursday. Father’s Day is this Sunday. You’re still without a gift. You are completely hosed.

Maybe not! Is Dad a sports fanatic? Read on!

Check out Gold Medal Impressions, limited edition sports photos by photographer Dick Druckman. (To learn more about him and his impressive portfolio, click here.) Bottom line: Gold Medal Impressions offers breathtaking photos of moments in sports history… say, suitable as a special gift for a sports fanatic?

Through their incredible generosity, I’m pleased to be able to offer one lucky Want Not reader the 8″ x 10″ matted photo of your choice from Druckman’s extensive collection. What Dad wouldn’t love that?

To enter for a chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th, 2008. One entry per person, valid email address, be kind to animals and small children, etc. Winner to be determined by random drawing and best curve ball.

I will announce the winner on Father’s Day, and then you and Dad can pick out which photo to get. (Good luck choosing, because I’ve already marked about ten I simply must have.)

Ready? Go!

180 Comments

Robin on June 12, 2008 at 3:14 pm

This sounds awesome! Thanks so much!
Lori on June 12, 2008 at 3:25 pm

It may look like I’m doing nothing, but I’m actively waiting for my problems to go away.

Thanks again pretty pretty Mir and random number generator!
Anna on June 12, 2008 at 3:29 pm

I’d bet his choice will be John Elway.
Andrea on June 12, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Woohoo…another cool contest! Count me in. 🙂
Ani on June 12, 2008 at 3:32 pm

Count me in for a sports fan hubby.
Tanya on June 12, 2008 at 3:37 pm

Count me in, my hubby is a super sports nut! Seriously, I am a football widow!! Funny story, when we were newly married I woke in the middle of the night in bed and sat straight up. I woke myself up because I was shouting, “ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!!” at the top of my lungs. I have been brain washed by Monday night football.

Tanya
johnsonfamilyof6@gmail.com
Lou on June 12, 2008 at 3:41 pm

Thanks!
Ellen on June 12, 2008 at 3:44 pm

My husband would love this!!!
Kerri on June 12, 2008 at 3:47 pm

How exciting, my husband would love to add this to his collection!
carrie on June 12, 2008 at 3:50 pm

I suck! Still no gift for my husband this fathers day—MIR save me!
Chris on June 12, 2008 at 3:50 pm

Would love to get one for my hubby, too! He would love an addition to his collection.
alyssa on June 12, 2008 at 3:51 pm

cool – thanks!
Sarah C. on June 12, 2008 at 3:51 pm

This would be so perfect for my husband! Both he and my son love sports!
Emily on June 12, 2008 at 3:56 pm

Wow! Really?! That’s AWESOME!
Kailani on June 12, 2008 at 3:58 pm

Oh, random number generator….you are sooooo pretty! Pick me, pick me, PICK ME!!!
Pretty please?
k
Groovecatmom on June 12, 2008 at 3:58 pm

Okay, pick me! Please.
Kristen on June 12, 2008 at 4:06 pm

Perfect for my husband’s office! Thanks!!
divrchk on June 12, 2008 at 4:09 pm

Count me in!
Sarah on June 12, 2008 at 4:11 pm

Still no gift for either father or father in law. Maybe they will forget that its Father’s Day??
Carolyn on June 12, 2008 at 4:13 pm

Enter me. My dh would love this!
Missy on June 12, 2008 at 4:17 pm

This plus Guitar Hero? I think I’ll make wife of the year.
Rebecca on June 12, 2008 at 4:18 pm

You have the best contests! It’s fun to play!
jess on June 12, 2008 at 4:19 pm

Hmmmm…this could be a good gift for a couple different people…

Thanks!
jess
beachgal on June 12, 2008 at 4:20 pm

While I am the bigger sports nut than my husband, I’m sure my dad would find something he’d like….Thanks for the opportunity pretty, pretty Mir.
Heidi on June 12, 2008 at 4:20 pm

What a fabulous contest!
christine on June 12, 2008 at 4:23 pm

Oh, this would be awesome!
Renee on June 12, 2008 at 4:24 pm

I’d love to win! Thanks for the great contest!
carla on June 12, 2008 at 4:25 pm

One day I will win
Katie in MA on June 12, 2008 at 4:28 pm

Hmm….how horrible would I be if I kept the photo if I won and gave Dad the Starbucks card we already picked up? 😉
Carrie on June 12, 2008 at 4:28 pm

pick me! pick me!
christina on June 12, 2008 at 4:30 pm

wow, great contest! Thanks 🙂
Lucinda on June 12, 2008 at 4:30 pm

My husband would so love this! He watches every sport known to man (even curling!).
Beth on June 12, 2008 at 4:30 pm

OOH, I wonder if there are any cycling photos? My dad would love a Tour de France photo!
Joanne on June 12, 2008 at 4:31 pm

WOW! Great contest! Thanks agian!!
Janet on June 12, 2008 at 4:43 pm

I’m the prettiest.
Erin on June 12, 2008 at 4:51 pm

sounds good to me!
Kat on June 12, 2008 at 4:52 pm

So cool – thanks! My hubby and I both love sports!
jenni on June 12, 2008 at 4:56 pm

My husband would LOVE a pic from the Superbowl!
Brigitte on June 12, 2008 at 4:56 pm

Okely Dokely, we’re in, hubby is all about the baseball.
Christina on June 12, 2008 at 4:58 pm

Hubby is out of town for a military class until next month so he will be spending Father’s Day alone. Knowing he is getting the Brian Urlacher photo would make it more bearable for him! We are die-hard Chicago fans….
Abbey on June 12, 2008 at 5:02 pm

Excellent! FIL is all about sports! (and in need of some presents…)
Melisa on June 12, 2008 at 5:12 pm

This is my lucky number.
Jules on June 12, 2008 at 5:13 pm

What a great gift! Pick me! Pick me!
Katherine on June 12, 2008 at 5:13 pm

Oooh – this would be awesome. I hope I win.
Jennifer on June 12, 2008 at 5:14 pm

Me, me, me!
Dawn on June 12, 2008 at 5:17 pm

Oh, this would just make my Dad’s YEAR. What a great idea.
Nikki on June 12, 2008 at 5:19 pm

Yep, this makes the perfect gift for the men in my life. Hopefully the random number generator agrees.
Sara on June 12, 2008 at 5:27 pm

Gotta love this contest. Thanks, Mir.
amy on June 12, 2008 at 5:28 pm

My husband would absolutely love this! Thanks for offering such a neat contest!
Debbie on June 12, 2008 at 5:42 pm

Hmm. Do I really need to bring MORE sports into the house? Sure, why not!
Swistle on June 12, 2008 at 5:52 pm

Entering!
Karla E. on June 12, 2008 at 5:53 pm

Perfect for our testosterone family.
Jess on June 12, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Yes please! What a great gift!
annette on June 12, 2008 at 6:09 pm

Officially posted!
Hannah on June 12, 2008 at 6:15 pm

count me in!
Scott F on June 12, 2008 at 6:20 pm

I’m a Father. I want to win it for me! 🙂
Erin on June 12, 2008 at 6:22 pm

Woo! Sign me up!!!
Lacey on June 12, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Cool!
Heather on June 12, 2008 at 7:07 pm

Yes please!
Grace on June 12, 2008 at 7:18 pm

count me in!
Leila on June 12, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Not my thing, but I know someone who’d be thrilled…
Erin on June 12, 2008 at 7:43 pm

Me please!
Lisa on June 12, 2008 at 7:48 pm

yoooo hooooooo!
Jenn on June 12, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Very cool, my husband would have a hard time choosing.
ellen on June 12, 2008 at 8:26 pm

Our daughter who was born in April 2005 bears the middle name “Carolina.” I would be a huge winner in my house if we got this one!
Jessica D on June 12, 2008 at 8:31 pm

What a fun give-away! Thanks! Jessica
Aimeern02 on June 12, 2008 at 8:42 pm

my hubby has a huge man crush on Tom Brady!
Em on June 12, 2008 at 8:43 pm

Yeah sports!
Candy on June 12, 2008 at 8:45 pm

Perfect! Love these contests.
Cindy on June 12, 2008 at 8:49 pm

my dad would soooo LOVE this!
Brenda on June 12, 2008 at 9:02 pm

Cool!
Elise on June 12, 2008 at 9:17 pm

Me me me oh please oh please meeee!!! thank ya, thank ya very much! Papa Rudy would looooove it!
Heidi on June 12, 2008 at 9:25 pm

This would make an awesome gift. 🙂
Ellen on June 12, 2008 at 9:29 pm

How fab is that!!! I would love that…(for my husband that is….)
gretchen on June 12, 2008 at 9:50 pm

count me in!! thanks
Selena on June 12, 2008 at 9:50 pm

My husband would be nuts for this, thanks!
Kate on June 12, 2008 at 9:52 pm

Wow what a great idea. Thanks
Daisy on June 12, 2008 at 10:16 pm

Me! Me! Me! I mean, great contest, thanks for offering! My husband would enjoy one of these.
Diane on June 12, 2008 at 10:19 pm

I would actually have a hard time NOT keeping this one for myself! Go Eagles!
M on June 12, 2008 at 10:27 pm

How fun! Thanks pretty one for another great giveaway.
elizabeth on June 12, 2008 at 10:41 pm

Awesome! Thanks for the opportunity lovely, pretty, Mir!
Jane on June 12, 2008 at 10:51 pm

Awesome contest! Thanks, Mir!
Alicia on June 12, 2008 at 10:53 pm

I have the best Hubby in the world–hope he wins!
Linda on June 12, 2008 at 10:54 pm

I’m counting on the random number generator….
Jenny on June 12, 2008 at 10:55 pm

What a fantastic last minute (for me) gift idea!!
Jamie on June 12, 2008 at 11:00 pm

Both my dad and my hubby would love this!
Pati 🙂 on June 12, 2008 at 11:01 pm

Sweet… would love this for the hubby. Thanks!!!
Cristin on June 12, 2008 at 11:20 pm

great gift idea!
Kelley J on June 12, 2008 at 11:20 pm

This would be a great gift for my dh. Hoping you’ll pick me.
Suzy B. on June 12, 2008 at 11:56 pm

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy! This is right in my wheelhouse! Come on random number generator!!!! Gimme somethin’ I can use.
Becky on June 12, 2008 at 11:59 pm

I think this is my lucky day!!
Dana on June 13, 2008 at 12:14 am

oh man…this would be great!
Jessica on June 13, 2008 at 12:27 am

What a great (last minute) idea! Thanks!
Crista on June 13, 2008 at 12:34 am

Oh wow. Too cool!! Thanks for all the contests! And oh yeah, pick me! 😉 You so pretty!
dee on June 13, 2008 at 12:40 am

I’m loving all of these giveaways! Thanks!
Celeste on June 13, 2008 at 12:44 am

I wonder if he has any Patriots or Celtics stuff…. Thanks for the contest!
Zukppr on June 13, 2008 at 5:53 am

I know my dad would love 2-Winning Touchdown by Plaxico Burress

Thanks Mir!
Suzy on June 13, 2008 at 7:01 am

Thanks!
MomCat on June 13, 2008 at 7:38 am

Oh yes!!
Summer on June 13, 2008 at 7:45 am

Please help me to be a good gift-giver this father’s day!
Court on June 13, 2008 at 7:52 am

*fingers crossed*
Amie W on June 13, 2008 at 8:01 am

come on lucky 102!
daisy on June 13, 2008 at 8:21 am

That would be cool.
Jenit T on June 13, 2008 at 8:41 am

woo hoo! sign me up. 🙂
lisa on June 13, 2008 at 9:02 am

cool! For my hubby.
Melanie Marie on June 13, 2008 at 9:05 am

awesome giveaway!
Allison on June 13, 2008 at 9:39 am

Would love this!!!
Paige on June 13, 2008 at 9:40 am

Fun.
Denise on June 13, 2008 at 10:03 am

Me me Me!
Jessica S. on June 13, 2008 at 10:04 am

This would be PERFECT for my father, gorgeous Mir!
Cynthia on June 13, 2008 at 10:35 am

Awesome! Choose me!
Maryanne on June 13, 2008 at 10:39 am

My husband would love this.
MMM on June 13, 2008 at 10:59 am

me!
Melissa on June 13, 2008 at 11:30 am

Perfect!
Jessalyn on June 13, 2008 at 11:34 am

This would be sweet!
zuska on June 13, 2008 at 11:43 am

Me! Me! Me!
Kim on June 13, 2008 at 11:45 am

I’m in. Dad’s a golf freak.
Amy on June 13, 2008 at 12:11 pm

Ohhhhh- sounds great! (Pick me, o random selector…pick me!!)
Krista on June 13, 2008 at 12:45 pm

Very Cool! Thanks!
Aubrey on June 13, 2008 at 12:46 pm

Would love to win this!
Kim Holtz on June 13, 2008 at 12:54 pm

Another great contest!
Kim
Charlise on June 13, 2008 at 2:33 pm

COMMENT
Elizabeth S. on June 13, 2008 at 2:43 pm

I just know my dad would pick something Joe Paterno.
Jennifer on June 13, 2008 at 4:06 pm

Yeah!! Thanks Mir
Bethany on June 13, 2008 at 4:17 pm

Hubby is a football (Bears) fan! He would love it!
Juli on June 13, 2008 at 6:38 pm

You should have made it 11:57 just to rouse the curiousity of all of us cats. Love your blog. Witty. But not witty enough to cringe. You know what I mean.
Melinda on June 13, 2008 at 7:16 pm

Thanks Pretty Mir!
jess on June 13, 2008 at 7:19 pm

puh-leez…been on vacation and only shopped for me!! and the girls!!!
kari on June 13, 2008 at 8:26 pm

pick me! i really need a good free gift!
Julie on June 13, 2008 at 9:11 pm

We have the world’s best dad…put us in the drawing for this!
Julie
chulya on June 13, 2008 at 9:57 pm

LOVE IT! matted pics are the BEST!!!
jenny on June 13, 2008 at 11:14 pm

Pick me random number generator! Pick ME!
Jennifer B on June 14, 2008 at 7:57 am

This would be good for my dad! Thanks!
Patricia Schraier on June 14, 2008 at 11:03 am

I’d like a great boxing photo.
Amanda Ritter on June 14, 2008 at 11:10 am

Yea! Free stuff!
ImpostorMom on June 14, 2008 at 11:51 am

the husband sure does like sports.
StephLove on June 14, 2008 at 11:56 am

Any horse-racing photos there? I looked briefly but didn’t see any. Paterfamilias used to own and race horses. He still follows the racing news.
Dani on June 14, 2008 at 11:57 am

I have 3 boys and a hockey goalie for a husband. Got sports?

If I tell people that Luda not only grabbed your ass, but also asked you for your number, would that increase my chance of winning? Cuz I’m down with that, yo’.
Megan on June 14, 2008 at 12:08 pm

way to rock even more Mir!
Massiel on June 14, 2008 at 12:11 pm

the Yankees rule in this house. 😡
Jackie on June 14, 2008 at 12:11 pm

Mir-

This will be a great gift for step-dad and son…
so… PICK ME! PICK ME! =)

Thanks!
Jackie on June 14, 2008 at 12:12 pm

Oh no… we aren’t on the same time zone….
Thats just depressing!
Sue @ My Party of 6 on June 14, 2008 at 12:14 pm

Oh – me, me, me!
cheeky on June 14, 2008 at 12:35 pm

Wah, I think my time zone is different! But just in case, pick me!
Sherry on June 14, 2008 at 1:21 pm

Cool. Sign me up.
SaturnCat on June 14, 2008 at 1:49 pm

Toss my name in the hat, please!
Billie on June 14, 2008 at 1:59 pm

Sign me up. Our new daughter is two weeks old so I haven’t had time to get him a card from the kids.
Jen H. on June 14, 2008 at 2:25 pm

Oh yeah, I’m a total sports widow. There’s not a season that DH or my boys don’t play something. This would be a hit in our house!
Holly on June 14, 2008 at 2:54 pm

Sure, I’ll take that!! Can’t wait to win!!
Kelly on June 14, 2008 at 3:21 pm

pick me!
kris on June 14, 2008 at 3:26 pm

Oh, my dad would love this…
Deputy's Wife on June 14, 2008 at 3:31 pm

Sounds great!
Tracey on June 14, 2008 at 3:41 pm

Sign me up!
JoyLynn on June 14, 2008 at 4:47 pm

Oooh, sign me up please! 🙂
Bonnie on June 14, 2008 at 5:01 pm

I’m in!
Kristine on June 14, 2008 at 5:12 pm

I’d love to win! YOu do such good giveaways, pretty Mir!
Marlen on June 14, 2008 at 6:08 pm

What a cool contest! My husband would love something Vikings for his future Vikings room!

Marlen (marlen816@hotmail.com)
Bonnie on June 14, 2008 at 6:22 pm

free stuff
pam on June 14, 2008 at 6:27 pm

yeah free stuff
Amber Porter on June 14, 2008 at 6:35 pm

My husband and boys would love this!
Tina on June 14, 2008 at 6:38 pm

Thanks for doing such fun contests!
Mary in Gainesville on June 14, 2008 at 7:16 pm

Woo and hoo! Thanks Mir, from one college town to another…..
Angela on June 14, 2008 at 7:44 pm

*crosses fingers*
Bill on June 14, 2008 at 8:03 pm

Vwhat? I hope dads can enter too!
Christine on June 14, 2008 at 8:11 pm

Ahhhhh, just want I needed for my hubby. Your the best. Glad to see that hanging with hip hops best hasn’t gone to your head =)
Pamela White on June 14, 2008 at 8:41 pm

We are sports fans and would to have the picture.
Heather C on June 14, 2008 at 8:55 pm

I’m hoping that we win, ‘cuz I think he’ll choose Brett F, and hello, if he does, we both win. What a cutie. 🙂
Melissa on June 14, 2008 at 8:59 pm

He loves sports! Thanks!
Paulette on June 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm

Sounds great!
Kelly on June 14, 2008 at 9:56 pm

Did I mention I heave a heck of a curve ball? No? Probably because I don’t but would love to win anyway.
Theresa on June 14, 2008 at 10:12 pm

Pick me 🙂
Audrey on June 14, 2008 at 10:27 pm

What nice photographs! Count me in!
Heather on June 14, 2008 at 10:37 pm

Pick me! Please, pick me!
Amy Foran on June 14, 2008 at 10:42 pm

Thanks for the chance! sounds great.
Patrice on June 14, 2008 at 10:56 pm

Hope I win!!! I Luvvvv Free Stuff!!! 🙂
Samantha on June 14, 2008 at 11:06 pm

Count me in!
Rita on June 14, 2008 at 11:15 pm

Haven’t gotten a gift yet, never too late. Hope I win, he’ll love it!
Ben Thompson on June 14, 2008 at 11:40 pm

wonderful gift idea
Chubby Mom on June 15, 2008 at 12:27 am

This would totally trump the round of golf I’m sending him to play tomorrow.
Flea on June 15, 2008 at 1:06 am

Dang it! Did I miss the deadline?

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