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Disc golf pioneer now plays throughout Surry County
It all began on Jan. 13, 1957, when the Wham-O Company began producing the Pluto Platter, later known as the Frisbee. George Sappenfield, of Surry County, is a disc golf pioneer. He came up with the idea when he was a recreation leader, trying to think of activities people could do at playgrounds.
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It all began on Jan. 13, 1957, when the Wham-O Company began producing the Pluto Platter, later known as the Frisbee. George Sappenfield, of Surry County, is a disc golf pioneer. He came up with the idea when he was a recreation leader, trying to think of activities people could do at playgrounds.
Web Editor : Deborah StrangeReporter : Scott Mason
Posted 2020-01-13T18:57:04-0500 - Updated 2020-01-13T18:57:04-0500