Frisbie
Frisbie typically refers to a historical connection between the Frisbie Pie Company and the modern flying disc known as a Frisbee. The Frisbie Pie Company was a Bridgeport, Connecticut bakery established in the late 19th century. Its pies were sold under the Frisbie name, and the metal pie tins produced by the company became a popular improvised toy for tossing and catching among college students in the early 20th century. These tins—commonly referred to as “frisbees” in informal usage—helped popularize the idea of a lightweight flying disk.
In the 1950s, the concept was commercialized by Wham-O, which began marketing a plastic flying disc in
Today, Frisbees are used for recreation and sport worldwide. The flying-disc family includes competitive disciplines such