
1919 – 2001
Oshman’s was opened in 1919 when Jake Oshman opened the first Oshman’s Sporting Goods store. By 1965, Jake Oshman had built his business to become the largest sporting goods chain in Texas. The company operated 43 Oshman’s SuperSports USA stores and 15 traditional stores when it merged with Gart Sports Company in 2001. It has since been acquired by Sports Authority.