Exhibit 23.1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated July 1, 2002
(October 15, 2002 as to Note 15), and contained in Registration Statement No.
333-96587 of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. on Amendment No. 5 to Form S-1 insofar
as such report relates to the financial statements of Dick's Sporting Goods,
Inc. for the year ended February 2, 2002.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
October 21, 2002