About Mike Marshall
Lived 1947 – 1975 (aged 27–28). Mike Marshall was an American athlete.
Mike Marshall (ca. 1947 – 1975) was an American inventor best known for his co-invention, with John Stalberger, of the sport footbag and the Hacky Sack in 1972. Marshall was living in Oregon when he met Stalberger. Stalberger was undergoing rehabilitation for his knee and so he began to exercise with Marshall, who was kicking around a homemade beanbag.
Marshall died in 1975 at the age of 28 from a heart attack. He was inducted into the Footbag Hall of Fame in 1999. The Footbagger of the Year award changed its name in 1990 to the Mike Marshall Award in his memory.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Mike Marshall's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Mike Marshall's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Marshall?
American inventor of footbag
When was Mike Marshall born?
Mike Marshall was born in 1947.
When did Mike Marshall die?
Mike Marshall died in 1975.
What was Mike Marshall's occupation?
Mike Marshall was an athlete.
What nationality was Mike Marshall?
Mike Marshall was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Marshall (inventor)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Marshall. https://biography.guide/mike-marshall/
MLA: "Mike Marshall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-marshall/.
Chicago: "Mike Marshall." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-marshall/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC