Olympia Sports Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Carry a piece of New England company history as you travel. Olympia Sports opened in Portland, Maine, in 1975 and built a regional network reaching New York and the Atlantic coast, with a strong presence across New England. This passport cover celebrates the journey of a sporting goods retailer that became familiar to generations of shoppers. The company’s liquidation and store closures in 2022, followed by the sale of remaining intellectual property in 2023, mark a documented transition that gives this keepsake added meaning for collectors.
Olympia Sports was an American sporting goods retailer founded in Portland, Maine, in 1975. The business grew to 152 stores, concentrated mainly in New England, New York, and the Atlantic coast region. Its headquarters were in Westbrook, Maine, and it operated a flagship store in Boston. The company also housed the Olympia Sports Foundation, a nonprofit clothing bank that donated unused clothing and vendor materials to people in need; the foundation closed in 2016 as a cost-saving measure. In October 2019, Denver-based JackRabbit was announced as the buyer of 75 of the remaining 152 stores, while the other 77 were slated for liquidation. On May 5, 2022, Schottenstein Stores acquired some locations and liquidation sales began. On July 22, the company announced that all remaining stores would be liquidated and closed by the end of September. Olympia filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2022. On February 17, 2023, its remaining intellectual properties were sold at auction to Albert Fouerti.
Olympia Sports Passport Cover
$28.99
Sale price
$28.99
Regular price
Carry a piece of New England company history as you travel. Olympia Sports opened in Portland, Maine, in 1975 and built a regional network reaching New York and the Atlantic coast, with a strong presence across New England. This passport cover celebrates the journey of a sporting goods retailer that became familiar to generations of shoppers. The company’s liquidation and store closures in 2022, followed by the sale of remaining intellectual property in 2023, mark a documented transition that gives this keepsake added meaning for collectors.
Olympia Sports was an American sporting goods retailer founded in Portland, Maine, in 1975. The business grew to 152 stores, concentrated mainly in New England, New York, and the Atlantic coast region. Its headquarters were in Westbrook, Maine, and it operated a flagship store in Boston. The company also housed the Olympia Sports Foundation, a nonprofit clothing bank that donated unused clothing and vendor materials to people in need; the foundation closed in 2016 as a cost-saving measure. In October 2019, Denver-based JackRabbit was announced as the buyer of 75 of the remaining 152 stores, while the other 77 were slated for liquidation. On May 5, 2022, Schottenstein Stores acquired some locations and liquidation sales began. On July 22, the company announced that all remaining stores would be liquidated and closed by the end of September. Olympia filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2022. On February 17, 2023, its remaining intellectual properties were sold at auction to Albert Fouerti.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth