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Richard Knerr

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  • Richard Knerr was the co-founder of the Wham-O toy company which popularized the Frisbee and Hula Hoops among other toy products. He died on January 17, 2008, at age 82.
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    1. Born: June 30, 1925
    2. Birthplace: San Gabriel, California
    3. Graduated from the University of Southern California
    4. Co-Founded Wham-O toy company in 1948
    5. Wham-O sold to Mattel in 1994
    6. Most popular toys included the Hula Hoop, Frisbee, Silly String, Slip-n-Slide, and Superball
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