From LeBron James and Lindsey Vonn to Gritty, check out 2019's best Halloween costumes in the world

August 2024 · 8 minute read
2019-11-01T16:12:00Z

The world of sports went all-out for Halloween this year.

A number of superstar athletes fully embraced the spooky holiday by dressing up as everything from characters in TV shows and movies to famous celebrities and more.

Some mascots got in on the action as well, with Gritty dressing up as Wonder Woman and Lindsey Vaughn teaming up with the New Jersey Devil to get some payback.

Check out our full list of the best costumes in the majors below:

LeBron James leaned into his inner demon to become "LeDward Scissorhands," a unique twist to the main character of the 1990 film "Edward Scissorhands."

LeDward Scissorhands ⚔️ Happy Halloween beautiful people 👻💀🎃☠️🤡

A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Oct 31, 2019 at 1:41am PDTOct 31, 2019 at 1:41am PDT

Some other Lakers got in on the action, too. Center Dwight Howard dressed up as Thanos while point guard Quinn Cook rocked the Spider-Man 'fit.

Even Thanos and Spider-Man will team up for the kids on Halloween at the #LakeShow! 👾🕷

A post shared by Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers) on Oct 28, 2019 at 3:57pm PDTOct 28, 2019 at 3:57pm PDT

The Delle Donnes dressed up as Woody and the crew from "Toy Story."

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

A post shared by Elena Delle Donne (@de11edonne) on Oct 31, 2019 at 3:01pm PDTOct 31, 2019 at 3:01pm PDT

As did Steph Curry and his family.

The Roundup Curry style! Buzz Costume complete with fresh new laser pointer 🥴

A post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) on Oct 31, 2019 at 7:45pm PDTOct 31, 2019 at 7:45pm PDT

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins felt the magic as Genie from "Aladdin."

“The ever impressive, the long contained, often imitated, but never duplicated” 🧞‍♂️ 🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️

A post shared by @ deandrehopkins on Oct 29, 2019 at 7:49am PDTOct 29, 2019 at 7:49am PDT

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens felt the magic, too. He dressed up as Harry Potter.

This was by far the best Halloween party of the year! Thank you to @bsboze & @nikkihbozeman for making this event happen, and for a great cause! Wish IG would allow more than 10 pictures! 🎃💜🖤 #halloween #costume #ravens

A post shared by Heather (@heather_a02) on Oct 29, 2019 at 8:44pm PDTOct 29, 2019 at 8:44pm PDT

While his linebacker teammates Jacob Martin, Brennan Scarlett, Barkevious Mingo, and Whitney Mercilus teamed up to form the rock band Kiss.

“Rock is about finding who you are. You don't necessarily have to play your instrument very well at all. You can just barely get by and you can be in a rock band”‼️ @kissonline #ROCKBOYZ🤟🏾🎸 #rocknroll #rockstarlyfestyle #trapstars #Demon😈 #Catman😼#Spaceman👨‍🚀 #Starchild💫 #BLISS #blackkiss 🦹🏾‍♀️💄🎨 @monip10

A post shared by Whitney Mercilus (@merci380) on Oct 29, 2019 at 10:04am PDTOct 29, 2019 at 10:04am PDT

Tom Brady found the force.

Thursday Practice Notes: Brady (QB) - Did Not Practice - Refused to take off stormtrooper helmet. #happyhalloween

A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady) on Oct 31, 2019 at 4:26am PDTOct 31, 2019 at 4:26am PDT

But nothing was creepier than JaVale McGee as Beetlejuice.

—Javale McGee (@JaValeMcGee) October 31, 2019

But with his family, the Lakers center dressed up as the Green Giant.

ESPN host Katie Nolan got creative as a "Jared Goth," the darker alter-ego of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff.

—Katie Nolan (@katienolan) November 1, 2019

And Washington Wizards star John Wall posted a video of his creepy transformation into the Joker from "Batman."

I JUST HAVE ONE QUESTION FOR YA🃏 #halloween2019🎃👻 #part1

A post shared by johnwall (@johnwall) on Oct 28, 2019 at 7:17pm PDTOct 28, 2019 at 7:17pm PDT

His teammate, Bradley Beal, had the same idea. He dressed up as the Joker while his girlfriend, Kamiah Adams, went as Harley Quinn.

“Ah, if you weren’t so crazy, I’d think you were insane!”

A post shared by Bradley Beal (@bradbeal3) on Oct 29, 2019 at 6:46am PDTOct 29, 2019 at 6:46am PDT

And KAT dressed as the Joker, too.

🃏🃏🃏

A post shared by Karl-Anthony Towns (@karltowns) on Oct 29, 2019 at 10:26am PDTOct 29, 2019 at 10:26am PDT

While DeAndre Jordan took the villainous character to a whole new level by channeling Joaquin Phoenix's version.

Put on a happy face...Happy Halloween Murraaaay!!!

A post shared by DeAndre Jordan (@deandre) on Oct 31, 2019 at 7:13pm PDTOct 31, 2019 at 7:13pm PDT

Mike Scott of the Philadelphia 76ers transformed into Jesus Shuttlesworth's dad.

A post shared by Mike Scott (@mikescottva)Oct 31, 2019 at 8:19pm PDT

New Orleans Pelicans sharpshooter JJ Redick dressed up as a lego man before his team faced off against the Denver Nuggets.

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Former USWNT star Sydney Leroux and her husband, Dom Dwyer, dressed up as "The Flintstones" with their two kids.

Happy Halloween from Fred, Wilma, Pebbles and Bam Bam. #yabadabadoooo

A post shared by Sydney Leroux Dwyer (@sydneyleroux) on Oct 31, 2019 at 9:21am PDTOct 31, 2019 at 9:21am PDT

They also dressed up as "Amazon Prime."

Sydney Leroux/Instagram

Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin and Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin dressed up as one another for Halloween.

just something we found in our closet. halloween 2019 @sammartin_6

A post shared by Nastia Liukin (@nastialiukin) on Oct 28, 2019 at 5:26pm PDTOct 28, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT

Paul George commemorated the final season of "Game of Thrones" as the Ice King.

The Night King! #GOT

A post shared by Paul George (@ygtrece) on Oct 20, 2019 at 11:41pm PDTOct 20, 2019 at 11:41pm PDT

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham and one of the team's athletic trainers teamed up to steal Aaron Judge's and Jose Altuve's look.

Had to represent @JoseAltuve27 and @TheJudge44 from the ALCS at @packers Halloween party! @astrosbaseball @yankees we are ready for our local tryouts. @weirnathan They call me big red and I hit dingers. #halloween #alcs @starting9 @mlb @mlbcut4 #allrise #josealtuve #gopackgo

A post shared by Jimmy Graham (@thejimmygraham) on Oct 28, 2019 at 3:12pm PDTOct 28, 2019 at 3:12pm PDT

A few hockey stars' costumes were inspired by "The Addams Family," including Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and his wife Véronique LaRose, who dressed as Cousin Itt and Wednesday Addams, respectively.

Cousin itt and Wednesday 🎃 👻 There is a very good chance my husband won’t let me do his costume next year 😂

A post shared by Veronique Larosee Fleury (@vlarosee) on Oct 28, 2019 at 8:00pm PDTOct 28, 2019 at 8:00pm PDT

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price and his wife, Angela Price, opted instead to go as Gomez and Morticia Addams.

#Halloweenparty2019

A post shared by Angela Price (@byangelaprice) on Oct 27, 2019 at 11:16am PDTOct 27, 2019 at 11:16am PDT

Sticking in Canada, a bunch of players on the Vancouver Canucks dressed up as characters from the movie "Shrek."

Donkayyyyyy

A post shared by Brock Boeser (@bboeser) on Oct 26, 2019 at 8:15pm PDTOct 26, 2019 at 8:15pm PDT

Though his last name is spelled "Buehler," Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler dressed as his similarly-named movie companion, Ferris, from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” - Ferris

A post shared by McKenzie Marcinek (@m__marcinekk) on Oct 26, 2019 at 10:32am PDTOct 26, 2019 at 10:32am PDT

Vegas Golden Knights right winger Mark Stone and his girlfriend, Hayley Thompson, went as the main characters from the movie "Blades of Glory."

These guys put the bone in Zamboni

A post shared by hayley thompson (@hayleyythompsonn) on Oct 28, 2019 at 9:12pm PDTOct 28, 2019 at 9:12pm PDT

The Boston Bruins found a friend in each other as the characters of "Toy Story."

—Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 28, 2019

Paulina Gretzky and her fiancé, golfer Dustin Johnson, coordinated colors as a Clovers cheerleader from "Bring It On" and Jackie Moon from "Semi-Pro," respectively.

🏀📣 @djohnsonpga

A post shared by Paulina Gretzky (@paulinagretzky) on Oct 28, 2019 at 9:31am PDTOct 28, 2019 at 9:31am PDT

Tennis star Daria Gavrilova found the Arnold Shortman to her Helga Pataki based on the TV show "Hey Arnold!"

—Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) October 26, 2019

While Russell Wilson and Ciara channeled another power couple, Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

Jay & Bey.

A post shared by Russell Wilson (@dangerusswilson) on Oct 30, 2019 at 5:10am PDTOct 30, 2019 at 5:10am PDT

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn got payback on Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, with an inside joke for the ages.

@njdevils @subbanator > @grittynhl #keepitinthefamily 😈

A post shared by L I N D S E Y • V O N N (@lindseyvonn) on Oct 28, 2019 at 5:55am PDTOct 28, 2019 at 5:55am PDT

But perhaps most impressive of all was Gritty themself, who dressed up as Wonder Woman.

It a bird. It a plane. It me, Wonder Gritty.

A post shared by Gritty (@grittynhl) on Oct 26, 2019 at 2:39pm PDTOct 26, 2019 at 2:39pm PDT

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