Disk, Flying
Object number2015.55.2
Manufacturer
Discraft
Date2015
MediumPlastic/Paper/Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society
DescriptionRed plastic flying disc or frisbee used in disc golf. Front features black design with a circular chain frame and a band of images along at center of trees, disc golf target, and a windmill. Text along the top has location name and along the bottom is event information. Underside is inset and has a rim around the perimeter.Dimensions0.5 x 8.375 in. (1.3 x 21.3 cm)InscriptionsText along the top "SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY DISC GOLF LINKS" and along the bottom "SITE OF THE / 2015 / PDGA PRO DISC GOLF / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS".
MarksReverse has raised text at center "DISCRAFT / CRANK" and a gold adhesive label inside the rim at top right with black text "DISCRAFT / 173-174".
Historical NotesThe Professional Disc Golf Association was founded in 1995 and has rapidly grown in popularity over the past 20 years. In 2015, Pittsburgh hosted the world championships at a number of regional courses. Slippery Rock University provided one of the championship courses. As part of the events, the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society held a fundraiser for the ALS Association of Western Pennsylvania. These three discs represent the growth of the sport’s popularity and the role that this region has played in supporting the sport and its athletes through the investment in courses and organized competition.
Related institution
Professional Disc Golf Association
Subjects
On View
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2015
2015
David White Company
