Ed Headrick

Ed Headrick
Headrick with his two whippets and a lightweight all metal disc golf target in 2002
Born
Edward Early Headrick

(1924-06-28)June 28, 1924
South Pasadena, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 12, 2002(2002-08-12) (aged 78)
La Selva Beach, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Toy designer
  • Inventor
Known forInventor of Disc golf, Founder of Disc Golf Association, and Founder of Professional Disc Golf Association
SpouseFarina Headrick

Edward Early Headrick, known as "Steady" Ed Headrick (June 28, 1924 – August 12, 2002), was the father of the modern-day frisbee, creator of disc golf, and inventor of the metal cage disc golf targets. Per his request, his ashes were incorporated into discs, which were sold to fund a museum and disc golf center in Columbia County, Georgia.

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