EXHIBIT 23.1

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

       We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of Dick's Sporting
Goods, Inc. on Form S-1 of our report dated July 1, 2002 (July 15, 2002 as to
Note 14) appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration
Statement, and of our report dated July 1, 2002 relating to the financial
statement schedule appearing elsewhere in this Registration Statement.

       We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in
such Prospectus.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 16, 2002