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| + | '''Donald F. Duncan, Sr.''' (June 6, 1892 - May 15, 1971) was an American entrepreneur and inventor who is most commonly associated with [[yo-yo]]s; the commercial success they enjoyed during the 20th century in the United States, and subsequently throughout the world, was due largely to his marketing efforts. |
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| − | '''Bill de Boisblanc''' is a [[People#National_Grand_Masters|National Grand Master]] who is sponsored by [[yoyojam]] and has been throwing a yo-yo and winning contests since the early 1950s. |
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| + | Donald Duncan was the founder of [[Duncan]] yo-yos and is often miscredited with invention of the yo-yo (see [[History of the yo-yo]] for its origins). He did not invent the yo-yo, nor did Duncan ever hold a patent on the toy, although the name '''''Yo-yo''''' was a trademark of his company until 1965. Claims that Duncan developed the string loop that makes a yo-yo sleep are also false as this was developed by [[Pedro Flores]] prior to the creation of the Duncan Yo-yo Company. |
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| − | In the 1970s Bill was a featured player in [[Helane Zeiger]]'s book ''World on a String ''and more recently was featured in the ''video "BookofCool"''. He is a three time World Champion and three time U.S. National Champion... ''[[Bill de Boisblanc|read more]]'' |
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| + | In spite of these appropriations, Duncan's marketing tactics are responsible for the widespread popularity of the yo-yo ''[[Donald F. Duncan|read more...]]'' |
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Featured ArticleFrom Donald F. Duncan: Donald F. Duncan, Sr. (June 6, 1892 - May 15, 1971) was an American entrepreneur and inventor who is most commonly associated with yo-yos; the commercial success they enjoyed during the 20th century in the United States, and subsequently throughout the world, was due largely to his marketing efforts. Donald Duncan was the founder of Duncan yo-yos and is often miscredited with invention of the yo-yo (see History of the yo-yo for its origins). He did not invent the yo-yo, nor did Duncan ever hold a patent on the toy, although the name Yo-yo was a trademark of his company until 1965. Claims that Duncan developed the string loop that makes a yo-yo sleep are also false as this was developed by Pedro Flores prior to the creation of the Duncan Yo-yo Company. In spite of these appropriations, Duncan's marketing tactics are responsible for the widespread popularity of the yo-yo read more... |
