A brief history of the frisbee

The Long Flight of the Frisbee's Past Being on a college campus, it is routine to see many students tossing a disc around or playing ultimate Frisbee. But, where did this concept come from? Over the last few thousand years, people around the globe have been tossing round discs for fun, for sport, and even as weapons. There are actually reports of Roman soldiers using their shields as Frisbees. Stories tell how, at the battle …

…estimated two million recreational players in the United States and increasing (Bellis).No doubt, the Frisbee's reputation will continue steadily as a pop culture toy. With variations such as the Superflight Aerobie Flying Disc ring, the invention of disc golf, ultimate Frisbee, and countless other Frisbee games, the Frisbee is making progression in history. Maybe a new toy will take the Frisbee's place one day, but it has left an undeniable mark upon our generations.