Co-founder of Wham-O dies

FrisbeeLet's have a round of applause for Richard Knerr, a USC graduate whose Pasadena company of fun brought the world the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop, the Superball, the Slip 'N Slide and Silly String. Really, what more needs to be said? Coolest dad on the block, to be sure. LAT obituary

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