Sports Authority Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Mark the season with a keepsake from a memorable chapter in sporting-goods retail. Sports Authority’s story joined the histories of Gart Brothers, Sportmart, and Oshman’s, while years of mergers and store rebranding shaped the name shoppers recognized nationwide. The company’s footprint eventually reached hundreds of locations before its 2016 bankruptcy and brand sale. This ceramic ornament offers collectors and former shoppers a meaningful way to remember a familiar retailer and the changing landscape of American retail.
Sports Authority grew from several regional sporting-goods businesses. Gart Brothers began in Denver in 1928, founded by Nathan Gart with fishing-rod samples. It opened the Sportscastle superstore in Denver in 1971 and expanded through acquisitions, including Hagan's Sports and Stevens Brown in 1987. Sportmart began in Niles, Illinois, in 1971; Gart Brothers and Sportmart merged in 1998 while retaining separate store names. Houston-based Oshman's, founded in 1919, merged with Gart Bros. in 2001. The Sports Authority opened its first store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 1987. Kmart acquired it in 1990, and it was spun off five years later. On August 4, 2003, Gart Sports and The Sports Authority completed a merger, adopting the Sports Authority name. Their stores were rebranded under that identity in 2005 and 2006. The company later operated from Englewood, Colorado, and reached 463 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 2, 2016; the case became Chapter 7. Stores closed, and Dick's Sporting Goods acquired the brand name and intellectual property in 2016.
Mark the season with a keepsake from a memorable chapter in sporting-goods retail. Sports Authority’s story joined the histories of Gart Brothers, Sportmart, and Oshman’s, while years of mergers and store rebranding shaped the name shoppers recognized nationwide. The company’s footprint eventually reached hundreds of locations before its 2016 bankruptcy and brand sale. This ceramic ornament offers collectors and former shoppers a meaningful way to remember a familiar retailer and the changing landscape of American retail.
Sports Authority grew from several regional sporting-goods businesses. Gart Brothers began in Denver in 1928, founded by Nathan Gart with fishing-rod samples. It opened the Sportscastle superstore in Denver in 1971 and expanded through acquisitions, including Hagan's Sports and Stevens Brown in 1987. Sportmart began in Niles, Illinois, in 1971; Gart Brothers and Sportmart merged in 1998 while retaining separate store names. Houston-based Oshman's, founded in 1919, merged with Gart Bros. in 2001. The Sports Authority opened its first store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 1987. Kmart acquired it in 1990, and it was spun off five years later. On August 4, 2003, Gart Sports and The Sports Authority completed a merger, adopting the Sports Authority name. Their stores were rebranded under that identity in 2005 and 2006. The company later operated from Englewood, Colorado, and reached 463 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 2, 2016; the case became Chapter 7. Stores closed, and Dick's Sporting Goods acquired the brand name and intellectual property in 2016.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing