The modern, popular Frisbee was patented by Ed Headrick for the Wham-O company in 1967, adding stabilizing ridges that made it a true sport toy. The design built on Fred Morrison's earlier design which had been also sold to Wham-O in 1957.
Headrick's design went on to become a huge success and the standard for all flying discs, enabling the growth of disc sports. He also founded the International Frisbee Association and invented disc golf. and the foundation for disc sports like Ultimate Frisbee.
