They are also known for popularizing the Hula-Hoop. The origin of the Frisbee dates back decades before Wham-O arrived on the scene. The toy's odd history is a testament to the ability of ...

The flying disc was Morrison’s invention, first sold by the Wham-O toy company on this day, Jan. 23, in 1957 — as the “Pluto Platter.” Wham-O changed the name the following year as a ...

The first SquWhirl fetch toys went on the market a year ago in ... "She's the one who chewed that frisbee into that shape," says Ryan. "She's the one who showed me how much she loved it when ...

When Wham-O Manufacturing Co. rolled out its first flying discs on January 23, 1957, there must have been some speculation: Would the idea fly with consumers? But 68 years later, hundreds of ...

Ed Headrick, the inventor of the modern Frisbee, has died aged 78 at his home in La Selva Beach, California. Headrick's passion for the flying discs extended far beyond the toy's manufacture - he even ...

In 1958, Morrison received the design patent for the plastic flying disc, and he would receive royalties on the toy from Wham-O until his death. He had to split the royalties with his two wives.