Sports Division was one of the biggest sports retailers in the United Kingdom during the 1990s. In 1998 it was sold to its main competitor, JJB Sports for approximately £295 Million.
It was set up by Sir Tom Hunter in 1984, to sell trainers, see article about him for more information.
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