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1869 – Ball History

In 1869, celluloid was introduced to the world of billiards as a less expensive substitution for ivory. As a bonus, it also turned out to be more durable. Check out NPR’s History of Plastic: From Billiards To Bibs to learn more about the other uses of plastic in our time.

The History of Plastic: From Billiards to Bibs

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