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DICK'S Sporting Goods Purchases Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch Card

1. DICK'S purchased a rare Paul Skenes MLB card for community display. 2. The card celebrates Skenes' debut and inspires local athletes. 3. Specialty shops for memorabilia will roll out by Spring 2025. 4. Proceeds from the card’s sale will aid LA Fire Relief funds. 5. DICK'S emphasizes community engagement and youth sports support.

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DICK'S connection with local sports enhances brand loyalty and customer engagement, historically boosting retail stocks tied to community efforts.

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Community events and youth engagement usually lead to positive stock performance as consumer loyalty grows.

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DICK'S will make the one-of-one card available to the Pittsburgh community by displaying it at the DICK'S House of Sport store in Ross Park, /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods today announced its purchase of the one-of-one Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch card after winning the multi-week auction conducted by Fanatics Collect March Premier Auction. The card, featuring the patch Skenes wore on his jersey sleeve during his Major League debut and Skenes' autograph, will be proudly displayed for the community to see at the DICK'S House of Sport store in the company's and the Pirates' shared hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Details about when the card will be on display will be announced at a later date.  DICK’S Sporting Goods Purchases Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch Card "DICK'S is passionate about bringing fans closer to the game," said Ed Stack, Executive Chairman, DICK'S. "Acquiring the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch card enables us to celebrate his incredible talent while giving our athletes a unique opportunity to experience a piece of baseball history up close. We're thrilled to bring this special card home and display it in our Pittsburgh House of Sport store where it can inspire the next generation of athletes and collectors." The card will be displayed in a new collectors' space at the Ross Park House of Sport, which will feature a trading cards and memorabilia experience. These specialty shops will be rolled out to select House of Sport stores nationwide, including Pittsburgh, in Spring 2025.  All Fanatics Collect proceeds from the sale of the card will be directly donated to LA Fire Relief funds.About DICK'S Sporting GoodsDICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.Media Relations:[email protected]SOURCE DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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