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The History of the Hacky Sack: From 1972 to the 2026 Resurgence
The hacky sack was invented in 1972 by John Stalberger and Mike Marshall in Oregon. Stalberger was rehabbing a knee injury and wanted a fun way to move his legs; the two started kicking a small handmade beanbag and called the game “hack.” That casual backyard idea became a worldwide sport. From backyard to brand They trademarked the name “Hacky Sack” in 1974. The brand was later sold and eventually landed with Wham-O, the toy company famous for the Frisbee and Super Ball. Through the late 1970s and 1980s the... Read more...
What Is a Footbag? Hacky Sack vs. Footbag, Explained
A footbag is a small, round, hand-stitched bag that you kick and keep in the air with your feet — no hands allowed. “Hacky sack” and “footbag” refer to the exact same object. If you grew up calling it a hacky sack, you already know what a footbag is. Why there are two names “Hacky Sack” started as a brand name. It was trademarked in 1972 and later owned by Wham-O, the same company behind the Frisbee. Like “Kleenex” or “Band-Aid,” the brand name became the everyday word for the... Read more...
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