History of Efinger's:
In 1909, George A. Efinger opened a combination newsstand, billiard parlor and
bowling alley on Main Street in Bound Brook. Located across the street from the
train station, this location provided travelers a gathering place while they
waited for their departures. As time progressed, George found that many of his
patrons would forsake the parlor games for outdoor activities, when hunting and
fishing season came about.
In 1927, George's son, young George, became head of the organization. Young
George's love of team sports developed into Efinger's becoming all types of
sports equipments and uniforms to schools, organizations and colleges. Efinger
became the leading team outfitter in New Jersey.
George's younger brother Frank joined the business and was a great motivator in
their wholesale division.
During the late 1930's and 40's Efinger became the distribution point for most
of the top selling sporting good brands throughout the major tri-state,
Pennsylvania-New York-New Jersey market.
In 1974, Efinger's moved into a 54,000 square foot facility on Union Avenue in
Bound Brook. By that time Frank's sister Marie Efinger Hoey was already deeply
involved in the family business. Her son Jim was corporate vice president and
her other son Tom was corporate CEO and headed the team, school and college
supply business.
In 1999, Jim Hoey sold his half of Efinger to a long time friend and business
associate Murray Greenberg. Murray's expert knowledge in manufacturing and
distribution of sporting goods, and Tom Hoey's unsurpassed expertise in the team
and institutional business gives Efinger a stronghold on service and
satisfaction that is second to none.
In September of 2005, Efinger built a new facility on their existing property in
Bound Brook. It was a long year of construction and the results are amazing. The
NEW Efinger Sporting Goods is a 50,000 sq. ft. state-of-the art shopping
experience. A 1000 gallon shark tank has been introduced as well as new bike and
golf departments.
Efinger Sporting Goods looks forward to our 2nd century of serving NJ’s sports
enthusiasts.
We will strive to continue to be New Jersey's Oldest and Largest Sporting Goods
Store for at least another century. We will dedicate ourselves to the principles
upon which this business was founded. Service: Competitive Pricing and Personal
Contact.