OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
                               2302 Maxwell Lane
                             Houston, Texas 77023

                                April 18, 1996


VIA TELECOPY (202) 942-9530
Mr. Steven Behar
STOP 3-11
Division of Corporate Finance
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

    RE: Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.
        Registration Statement on Form S-2
        File No. 33-65331
        Application for Withdrawal

Dear Mr. Behar:

  This letter shall serve as an application for withdrawal of the 
above-referenced  Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 477(a) under the 
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company and certain selling shareholders
(who own all of the shares being registered, with the exception of the 
underwriter's over-allotment option) have determined that market conditions at 
this time are not conducive to a public offering.

  Any questions should be directed to John B. Clutterbuck of Mayor, Day, 
Caldwell & Keeton, L.L.P., at (713) 255-7102.


                                      Sincerely,


                                      /s/ Richard L. Bockart
                                      Richard L. Bockart
                                      Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary

cc:  John B. Clutterbuck
     Richard H. Gilden