Disk, Flying
Object number2015.55.1
Manufacturer
Prodigy Disc
Date2015
OriginUnited States of America
MediumPlastic/Ink
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society
DescriptionGray 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 providing event information. Underside is inset and has a rim around the perimeter.Dimensions0.5 x 8.625 in. (1.3 x 21.9 cm)InscriptionsFront features text "PDGA PRO DISC GOLF / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS / Pittsburgh / AUGUST 1-8, 2015".
Handwritten in black ink along the inside of the rim "MI 171".
MarksReverse has raised text along the top of the inset "PRODIGYDISC.COM MADE IN U.S.A."
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
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