Founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1946, the chain operated 75 stores in the Midwestern United States[1] before permanently closing in 2017 after filing for bankruptcy.

At this time, men's clothing had shared the shelving spaces with military surplus items.

[2] MC Sports had over 75 locations in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Iowa.

At the time of its closure, the company was ranked as the 75th-largest retailer of sporting goods in the United States.

Portions of these sales, and the proceeds from sponsorships and other business were donated to the Children's Miracle Network for each featured item.