Richard Knerr, co-founder of the company that introduced America to the Hula Hoop, the Frisbee and other iconic toys, died on Monday, January 14th. The 82-year-old entrepreneur passed away at Methodist Hospital after suffering a stroke earlier in the day at his home in Arcadia, Calif.
The company known for the Hula Hoop and Frisbee said Thursday it will be bought by a Hong Kong-based toy and game manufacturer.
The film Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star wasn't a huge box-office hit, but someone from Wham-O apparently saw it. Shortly after the film's September debut, Wham-O sued its producers and distribut...
THE HEADLINES 1 Shady Accounting, Bad Mergers, and Plunging Stocks. Oh, My!
© 2012 Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
|