Warren Franscioni

Warren Franscioni

inventor United States

Warren Franscioni was an American inventor who co-created the Frisbee with Walter Frederick Morrison in the late 1940s. Together, they transformed a casual pastime of tossing pie tins into a popular outdoor game, culminating in the development of the plastic disc that would later be marketed as the Frisbee. His contributions played a significant role in shaping this beloved toy and recreational activity.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
130,883
Power
8,304$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 130,883 $21,000,000 8,304$
Totals 1 331,002,651 130,883 $21,000,000 8,304$
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United States United States: Warren Franscioni, together with Walter Morrison, turned the casual activity of tossing pie tins into a game, developing a plastic disc version in 1948. 8

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