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He graduated from Binghamton Central High School with the help of an endearing English teacher who told him, "I don't know what you'll do in life, but I know whatever it is, you'll succeed!"
To say Dick was determined would be an understatement.
Sincerely,
Kim A.
Stack-Myers
1948: Dick Stack (right) starts his own bait-and-tackle shop in Binghamton, New York. His brother Ed appear on the left.
1958: The small shop becomes a full-fledged sporting goods store, known as Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods.
1984: Dick's son, Ed, purchased the business with his siblings. Ed becomes CEO and President; plans expansion of sporting goods superstore concept.
1986: DICK'S begins expansion outside Binghamton area.
1994: DICK'S relocated it's headquarters to Pittsburgh; the company operates 22 stores in four states.
1996: Dick's has expanded to over 50 stores are in operation.
1999: Chain Store Age Executive names
Edward Stack "Retail Entrepreneur of the
Year." Company name is changed to DICK'S Sporting Goods.
2002: On October 16, 2002, DICK'S Sporting Goods listed on New York Stock Exchange: call letters DKS
2010: DICK'S Sporting Goods grows to 430 stores strong with more in development each month.
2016: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
is a leading sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. Fishing was one of his passions. What history doesn't know about Dick is how he treated people. His mother struggled to raise him and four older siblings. On a desktop/laptop computer, complete embedded application form below.
3.Write a compelling essay explaining how you hope to be a successful person.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a desktop or laptop computer (not mobile device)
Please include:
• Your personal definition of success
• Your plans to succeed
• Your interests and goals in life
• Personal challenges you have faced or will face
• How you will or have met those challenges
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:
The family and friends of the late Richard J.
(Dick) Stack have set up a scholarship fund in his memory. Professionally, he was founder of DICK'S Sporting Goods, a bait-and-tackle store, that has grown to more than more than 800 sporting goods stores in 48 states across the country.
The fund reported expenses of $10,193 and revenue of $5,048. He worked for days on this responsibility and proudly handed in the completed order. He had a loving wife, five children, and many grandchildren who all loved him very much. The same day, he was hired in the Sporting Goods Department of a store called Montgomery Wards.
It was Dick's first day on his new job at "Wards." A gentleman came up to him and said, "If you had half the guts that your father had, you'd be in this business for yourself." Dick quit that job the same day.
This is the kind of success that defined our dad and we are proud to see his work continued in communities today. Thank you for your interest in this scholarship and good luck in all you do today, tomorrow and always. Community support continues to be a priority, as DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICKS Sporting Goods Foundation have set a goal to help give 1 million kids the chance to play sports by 2024 through the Sports Matter program.
It was a failure. As of January 30, 2016, the Company operated more than 640 locations across the United States.
2019 – While continuing expansion, DICK’S chose their hometown to build their latest, state of the art distribution and fulfillment center. BRIEF HISTORY OF DICK'S LIFE
Our father, "Dick" Stack, was a success in every sense of the word.
This Conklin location employs over 500 people and has the ability to fulfill thousands of orders per day.
2021 - Over 800 stores are part of the DICK'S Sporting Goods family.
HOW TO APPLY:
1.Read short history of "Dick Stack's Life" (Linked in top menu).
2.
One of his favorite quotes was, "There is no such word as can't." Dick's first job out of High School was at a local army and navy surplus store. The organization is led by President Kim Myers and Vice President Nancy Heichemer, both of whom serve without compensation. Dick sold everything he had; including his house and car to pay off any debts.
Dick was also a very generous man. Dick often worked sixteen, eighteen or even twenty hours a day.
BRIEF HISTORY OF DICK'S LIFE
Our father, "Dick" Stack, was a success in every sense of the word.
This Conklin location employs over 500 people and has the ability to fulfill thousands of orders per day.
2021 - Over 800 stores are part of the DICK'S Sporting Goods family.
HOW TO APPLY:
1.Read short history of "Dick Stack's Life" (Linked in top menu).
2.
One of his favorite quotes was, "There is no such word as can't." Dick's first job out of High School was at a local army and navy surplus store. The organization is led by President Kim Myers and Vice President Nancy Heichemer, both of whom serve without compensation. Dick sold everything he had; including his house and car to pay off any debts.
Dick was also a very generous man. Dick often worked sixteen, eighteen or even twenty hours a day.