DGA “Steady” Ed Memorial Discs

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The Father of Disc Golf and the Inventor of the Modern Day Frisbee.

In Memory of “Steady” Ed Headrick: June 28, 1924 — August 12, 2002.

It was “Steady” Ed’s wish that once he passed away his ashes be incorporated into discs so that his soul could fly freely. “Steady” Ed loved the Disc Golf and Frisbee® community and wished them to have his discs.

All proceeds from the sale of “Steady” Ed Memorial Discs go to the nonprofit “Steady” Ed Memorial Fund, raising money to support “The Ed Headrick Memorial Museum”, home to the Disc Golf Hall of Fame, showcasing many historical items from the early days of our sport at the PDGA International Disc Golf Center at Wildwood Park, Appling Georgia.

“Steady” Ed Headrick Limited Last Flight Memorial Disc Golf Diver and Putter Set

“Steady” Ed Headrick Limited Last Flight Memorial Disc Golf Diver. In Memory of “Steady” Ed. We will miss you! To make the Memorial #001 Driver and Putter, Ed's Ashes were incorporated into the XL™ and APX™ molds designed by Discraft with a special elite plastic.

The XL™ is one of the farthest flying discs ever made. *Hugely popular with new players. *Easy to control, it holds an almost perfect line on big throws. *Former world distance record holder of 693 feet.

The APX™ is known as a superior straight flying disc with a great controlled flight.

The normal elite plastic allows for consistent release on crucial drives, it's just tacky enough for perfect grip, and sticky enough to grab the chains. These XL™ discs have an extra special blend elite plastic.

Created by Ed’s good friend Sharon Kinzie, the disc's graphics are color stamped using graphics that Ed chose before he flew on. The ColorMax™ process allows high-resolution color artwork prints for these unique discs.

$200.00

“Steady” Ed Headrick Limited Run “Lines of Headrick Memorial Freestyle Disc”

“Herein lie the ashes of “Steady” Ed, founding father of Frisbee and the sport of Disc Golf. A giant of a man who was many things to many people. Fly free and rest in peace”

“Steady” Ed Headrick Limited Run Lines of Headrick Memorial Freestyle Disc. “The Lines of Headrick” memorial disc is a very limited edition Ultrastar 175g mold carrying Ed’s ashes. “The Lines of Headrick” commemorates the life of the founder of disc sports and father of Disc Golf.

$50.00

“Steady” Ed Headrick Online Memorial

Ashes in discs?

“For years, he used to joke about saying he wanted to live on as a Frisbee®.

We always thought he was joking. But he made it clear he was serious. He wanted us to use his ashes in making some Frisbees. He even said he hopes we throw them around in his honor.”

Dan Headrick, one of “Steady” Ed’s four children

“Steady” Ed Quotes

“I felt the Frisbee had some kind of a spirit involved. It’s not just like playing catch with a ball. It’s the beautiful flight.”

“...perhaps you will be as fortunate as I am and Disc Golf will change your life as it has mine!”

“Remember, when Frisbyterians die their soul lands on the roof on way to heaven”.

“Lock the doors and bar the windows, G-d. You have your hands full.”

A tribute by Victor Malafronte (PDGA #002)

The frisbee world lost it's founding father today. “Steady” Ed (PDGA #001) Headrick died at 3:30 AM today (12th August 2002). He was surrounded by his loving family and close friends at his home in California.

“Steady” ED suffered a stroke while attending the PDGA Amateur Worlds at Kendall Park in Florida. He suffered another stroke while at the hospital.

Although his condition was grave, “Steady” Ed continued to hang on. He still had his sense of humor. However, his condition was starting to deteriorate. The strokes left him paralyzed and unable to speak. It was only a matter of time before he would leave this world.

“Steady” Ed did not want a funeral. He wanted everyone to have a party. To celebrate life.

“Steady” Ed touched the lives of millions of people from around the world. He was the father of frisbee and disc golf. He dedicated his life to spreading the joy and fun of the frisbee game and especially disc golf. His vision, enthusiasm and selflessness has given us a way of life that will endure until we come to the last disc golf hole.

For those of you who are not old timers, “Steady” Ed invented the Wham-O Pro Model frisbee in 1964, founded the IFA in 1969, the WFC Rose Bowl events in 1974, hired Dan "Stork" Roddick in 1975, invented the Disc Pole Hole and created the DGA in 1976. He installed nearly 800 disc golf courses in 20 countries. He was a husband and father of 4 children. He was my friend, my mentor and butt kicker when I needed it. He was our ambassador, our disc golf renaissance man.

We urge everyone who was touched by this great man to hold a moment of silent celebration in his honor and memory. If you can do it, then present your "Steady” Ed Memorial Disc Golf or frisbee event for the world to enjoy. And, never forget the man who gave you the game that you love to play. Play it again for the man you once loved. And then, play it again!

“Steady” Ed said, "Disc Golf will change your life!" It changed mine, big time! We will surely miss him!

-Victor Malafronte
(PDGA #002)

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