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Disk, Flying

Object number2015.56.2

Manufacturer Ballista

Date2015

OriginSweden

MediumPlastic

Credit LineGift of J. Gary Dropcho

DescriptionWhite plastic flying disc or frisbee used in disc golf. Front features an image of the Pittsburgh skyline with a disc golf target in the foreground and text below describing the event. Front decoration is in blue, purple, and gold marbleized color. Center of underside is recessed and has a rim around the perimeter.Dimensions8.375 x 0.375 x 8.375 in. (21.3 x 1 x 21.3 cm)
InscriptionsFront features text across center "PDGA PRO DISC GOLF / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS / Pittsburgh / AUGUST 1-8, 2015 / LATITUDE 64 / BALLISTA / SNOW LINE".
MarksReverse has raised text maker's mark "BALLISTA" and product information "173g" and "LATITUDE 64[degree symbol] / MADE IN SWEDEN".
Historical NotesThe Professional Disc Golf Association was founded in 1995 and rapidly grew its membership over the past 20 years. This disc, along with the two other disc golf-related objects in the collection, represent the variety of events offered within disc golf in Western Pennsylvania. In 2015, the world championships were hosted in Pittsburgh at a number of regional courses. A carved wooden trophy in the shape of a disc for the Longest Drive/1st Place Men Sr. Legend award is included among the discs and was part of the world championships. Other popular disc golf events are the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open for amateurs. These three discs represent the growth of the sport’s popularity and the support and interest it has found regionally.

Related institution Professional Disc Golf Association

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