Some Leisure Time History (next in the list of you know - for kids)
On January 23, 1957, the Wham-O Manufacturing Company in San Gabriel, California, produced the first batch of its "Pluto Platter," a plastic flying disc that soon became known as the Frisbee. Inventor Fred Morrison sold the design to Wham-O in 1955, and the company rebranded it to honor the popular college pastime of throwing pie tins from the Frisbie Pie Company.
Key details about the Frisbee's 1957 release:
The Name & Design: Initially marketed as the Pluto Platter to capitalize on the 1950s UFO craze, it was officially renamed "Frisbee" in 1958.
Origin: The concept originated from college students in New England throwing empty pie tins, often shouting "Frisbie!".
Impact: Within two decades of its release, Wham-O sold over 100 million units.
Innovation: In 1967, designer Ed Headrick added a band of raised ridges called "Rings" to stabilize flight, solidifying its design.
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