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Another patterned tie? Yawn! This Father’s Day, dote on dad with a gift he’ll love
by Christie Moeller
Captain of the team
For the sports enthusiast dad: Tokens & Icons MLB game bat bottle opener. These Major League Baseball-authenticated, game-used bats have been transformed into bottle openers — perfect for cracking open a cold one during the big game. Each receives an ID hologram to verify the exact game the bat was used in and the circumstances of its retirement from play. $85-$125, uncommongoods.com
Chip off the old microchip
For the techie dad: Sony A99 full-frame DSLR camera. Your father will never miss capturing an awkward family moment again with this fully featured camera packed with bleeding-edge features such as built-in GPS and 1080 video capability. $2799.99, Sony in the Forum Shops at Caesars
Earth to dad ...
For the eco-conscious dad: Alfred Dunhill solar external phone battery charger. This sleek charger will give your father cell juice on the go — using the power of the sun. $195, Neiman Marcus in the Fashion Show Mall
Love ya, pa!
For the hard-working dad: Sam’s Natural Blue Collar Toolbox. This kit will clean up dad’s hands after even the dirtiest jobs. Includes soap, deodorant, walnut scrub, knuckle wax, hand-repair and cedar & salt shoe bags. $54.95, samsnatural.com
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Hey, daddy-o!
For the hipster dad: Oliver Peoples Daddy B sunglasses. Favored by hip-hop stars and silver-screen celebs, these strong, simple shades will keep your father in style. $325, oliverpeoples.com
Papa was a rolling stone For the musically minded dad: Tickets to Green Day’s “American Idiot.” After seeing this inspiring musical based on Green Day’s multiplatinum album, dad may just rekindle those rock ’n’ roll dreams and dust off the drum kit in the garage. $24-$129, June 11-16 at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com