BenJarvus Green-Ellis to Make Appearance at New DICK’S Sporting Goods Grand Opening in Oxford

DICK’S Sporting Goods, the largest U.S.-based, full-line sporting goods retailer, will be opening its seventh store in Mississippi and 659^thstore nationwide on Friday, September 16 at Oxford Galleria II in Oxford (300 Merchants Drive). BenJarvus Green-Ellis, ** will make an in-store appearance from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday for the grand opening.

DICK’S three-day Grand Opening celebration will run through Sunday, September 18. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday.

On Friday, the first 100 people in line will receive a free Reebok Play Dry® T-Shirt. Adults who are in line at 7:45 a.m. on Friday will get a chance to open the DICK’S Sporting Goods Gift Locker. ‡‡

Former Ole Miss & pro running back for the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals,

Former Ole Miss football player BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who went on to play in the National Football League, will make a guest appearance at the new DICK’s Sporting Goods store in Oxford. (Photo by

Saturday and Sunday giveaways include a free Mystery Gift Card for the first 100 adults in line. Adults who are in line at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday and 8:45 a.m. on Sunday will also get a chance to open the DICK’S Sporting Goods Gift Locker. ‡‡

“We continue to strive to bring the highest quality products and services to the communities that we are part of,” said Lauren Hobart, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK’S Sporting Goods. “The opening of our newest DICK’S Sporting Goods in Oxford will enable us to serve athletes, sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts in the community at an even higher level.”

The new location will feature Nike and Under Armour shops, athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear and the latest gear for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting and fishing. More than 40 in-store services by DICK’S certified PROS in sports and outdoor specialties such as bike, golf and fishing will also be available.

Visit DICKS.com/Oxford for details and LIKE DICK’S Sporting Goods on Facebook for the latest information on local appearances, special events, and brand activations.

‡‡NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase does not improve the chance of winning. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Limit one t-shirt, mystery gift card and Gift Locker combination per person/day/drawing. Must be 18+ for the gift card and Gift Locker promotions. See store or DICKS.com/Oxford for details and odds of winning.

**Wristband required for an autograph.  Wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis on the day of event only. Limited Quantity. Limit one per person. Visit DICK’S.com/Oxford for details.

HottyToddy.com staff report and Editor-In-Chief Russ Jones. He may be reached at russ.jones@hottytoddy.com.

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