Chapter 1
From slaughterhouse to stadium
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Chapter 2
Engineering the perfect bounce
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Chapter 3
Pop culture and the global stage
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Wilson sports balls
Ch 3 · Pop culture and the global stage
gertrude Wilson Volleyball Global Icon
On a lonely isle, / Friend in a ball, / Wilson's smile.
Fun Fact
A pricey volleyball: One of the original 'Wilson' volleyball props used in the movie Cast Away sold at a memorabilia auction for over $300,000!
Glossary
wilson (noun)
A volleyball that became a legendary silent companion in the film Cast Away, symbolizing survival on the global stage. It proves that even a sports ball can be your best friend.
A volleyball that became a legendary silent companion in the film Cast Away, symbolizing survival on the global stage. It proves that even a sports ball can be your best friend.
Quiz
What structural design allows the Wilson Airless basketball to bounce without containing any compressed air?
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What did Tom Hanks' character use to draw the iconic face on the Wilson volleyball in Cast Away?
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What is the primary drawback of the 3D-printed airless basketball compared to a standard basketball?
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In the 2000 survival drama film Cast Away, what type of Wilson sports ball becomes Tom Hanks' companion?