Disc Auction For a Good Cause
USDGC Partner Dennis Lynn is auctioning some of his most collectible discs to help raise money for his son-in-law, Mike Bennett, who has inoperable cancer.
More about Bennett: Earlier this spring, doctors discovered that Bennett, who is 35 years old, had cancer in his lower back. The cancer diagnosis, which blindsided the family according to Lynn, has left Bennett and his family with increasing expenses. Mike Bennett and his wife Ashley (Lynn’s daughter) live in Chattanooga, TN, and have three young children. Here’s a picture of Mike and his family before the cancer diagnosis.
Funds Raised: Money raised through the auction of these discs and other collectibles will assist Mike Bennett and his family during this difficult time.
Donate to Bennett as well: If you are not interested in bidding for these discs, you may also donate money to Bennet directly via Paypal: @mikedbennett
Discs included in fundraiser series: More than 20 of Lynn’s discs will be in the auction series and will include other rare and collectible discs from Nate Sexton, Ken Climo and more. We’ll update this blog with each auction item as it gets listed.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #1
Disc: 2015 Nate Sexton Color Glow Champion Firebird
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this is the exact Firebird used to ace Hole 9 at the 2017 Texas States Disc Golf Championship. Comes with index card from Sexton authenticating disc.
Condition: Heavily used by Nate Sexton from 2017-2020.
Here’s a clip of Sexton’s hole in one with the disc at the Texas States:
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #2
Disc: Ken Climo Signed Halo Star Wraith
Disc Details: Early run of Halo Star Wraith. Bought in 2020. 173-175. Noticeable dome. Purple rim color. Holographic stamp foil. Signed by disc golf legend Ken Climo. To the disc owner’s knowledge this is one of very few Halo Star Wraiths signed by Climo.
Condition: Never used.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #3
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Star Destroyer (Ate-Oh-Ate)
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this Star Destroyer was used at the 2018 Las Vegas Challenge to eagle Hole 7 twice. 175 grams. Domey. Stamp is the logo of the Ate-Oh-Ate Hawaiian restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Penned “N. Sexton” on inner rim disc. Nate Sexton handwritten COA photos included.
Condition: Noticeable wear.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #4
Disc: Circa 2005 Ken Climo Early INNcolor Champion Orc
Disc Details: This Champion Orc is one of the early examples of the INNcolor process and was one of a limited batch given to Ken Climo to commemorate his major championship victories at that point. According to Dennis Lynn, very few were made for Climo in the Orc and Firebird molds. Comes with Ken Climo handwritten COA, card which is also rare, Lynn says. “He has never handwritten his thoughts about his discs ever.”
Condition: Never Thrown.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #5
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Mini Series Star Rat
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this Star Rat with Team Innova Mini stamp was used primarily during the winter of 2019 and spring 2020 including the 2020 Las Vegas Challenge. 175 grams. Flat. Sexton says he aced Hole #3 at the Evergreen State College disc golf course with the disc in March of 2020. Noticeable wear. Penned “N. Sexton” on inner rim disc. Nate Sexton handwritten COA included. Also featured in 2020 Nate Sexton In The Bag Video (below).
Condition: Noticeable wear
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #6
Disc: Ken Climo Signed Champion Roc3 (Earlier Run)
Disc Details: This Champion Roc3 has a lot going for it. It’s got the USDGC Angled Crest logo from 2020, it’s made from older Champion plastic, and it’s signed by one of the game’s greatest champions, Ken Climo. According to disc owner, Dennis Lynn, Climo signed this disc (indicating each year he won the USDGC) in a manner he rarely did. 176 grams. Flat.
Condition: Never Thrown
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #7
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Color Glow Champion Roc3
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this Color Glow Champion Roc3 was used approximately from 2016 to 2017. Flat. 180 grams. Penned “R3”. This disc feels like pure butter. Sexton Sharpied “N. Sexton” on inner rim of disc. Nate Sexton handwritten COA included.
Condition: Noticeable wear.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #8
Disc: Iron Leaf Open DX Roc Signed By Ken Climo
Disc Details: According to disc owner, Dennis Lynn, this DX Roc is from a special run commemorating Ken Climo’s ‘Iron Leaf hit.’ This Iron Leaf hit was made famous by Gregg Barsby’s 2011 YouTube impression of Climo in which Barsby (impersonating Climo) recounts a Hole at the 2010 Worlds where nothing went right including an ‘Iron Leaf’ that struck down his tee shot. This Iron Leaf disc is one of the few that Climo signed, says Lynn. 180 grams. Noticeable dome. Climo signature on back of disc along with “I birdied the rest of them though!” Ken Climo handwritten COA included.
Condition: Never used.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #9
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Star Sidewinder
Disc Details: This Star Sidewinder was retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag. According to disc owner, Dennis Lynn, Sexton used this disc during the 2019 USDGC, in particular for his upshot on Hole 18 during Round 2. Signed by Sexton. Minimal dome. 175 grams.
Condition: Noticeable wear
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #10
Disc: Ken Climo Signed Champion Roc+
Disc Details: This Champion Roc+ with the USDGC Angled Crest logo was made available during the 2020 USDGC. It is signed by one of the game’s greatest champions, Ken Climo. According to disc owner, Dennis Lynn, Climo signed this disc (indicating each year he won the USDGC) in a manner he rarely did. 180 grams. Noticeable dome.
Condition: Never thrown
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #11
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired 2016 Color Glow Champion Firebird
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this Sexton Firebird was used during the 2016 and 2017 seasons including the 2016 La Mirada Open. Flat. 175 grams. Noticeable wear. Penned “FB”. Sexton Sharpied “N. Sexton” on inner rim of disc. Featured in Sexton’s 2017 In My Bag Video. Nate Sexton handwritten COA photos included.
Condition: Noticeable Wear
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #12
Disc: Champion Firebird Signed by Ken Climo
Disc Details: The Champion Firebird is one of 12-time World Champ Ken Climo’s signature discs. Signature discs takes on new meaning with this dark red beauty because it has Climo’s actual signature on it as well. Minimal dome. 171 grams. New condition. Disc owner, Dennis Lynn said this Firebird was “from Champ’s personal stash.”
Condition: New
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #13
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Echo Star Xcaliber
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this Echo Star Xcaliber was used as his primary forehand driver during the USDGC either in 2018 or 2019, according to Sexton. Significant dome. 175 grams. Penned “*E-XC”. Sexton Sharpied “N. Sexton” on inner rim of disc. Nate Sexton handwritten COA photos included.
Condition: Noticeable wear.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #14
Disc: Ken Climo Signed Champion Roc+
Disc Details: This Champion Roc+ with the USDGC Angled Crest logo was made available during the 2020 USDGC. It is signed by one of the game’s greatest champions, Ken Climo. According to disc owner, Dennis Lynn, Climo signed this disc (indicating each year he won the USDGC) in a manner he rarely did. 180 grams. Moderate dome.
Condition: Never thrown.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #15
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Frontline X Mortar
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this Mortar was used as his overstable mid range in the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Very rare stamps used for this disc that include: 2015 Sexton Firebird stamp and Innova Air Force mini stamp (On top). Big Jerm stamp / sharpie on back. Flat. 175 grams. Sexton Sharpied “N. Sexton” on inner rim of disc. Nate Sexton handwritten COA photos included. Featured in Sexton’s 2017 In My Bag.
Condition: Noticeable wear. Much of Firebird stamp worn away.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #16
Disc: Ken Climo Signed Champion Roc+
Disc Details: This Champion Roc+ with the USDGC Angled Crest logo was made available during the 2020 USDGC. It is signed by one of the game’s greatest champions, Ken Climo. According to disc owner, Dennis Lynn, Climo signed this disc (indicating each year he won the USDGC) in a manner he rarely did. 175 grams. Noticeable dome.
Condition: Never thrown
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #17
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Star Leopard3
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this disc was used during the 2018 season. Sexton recounts hitting chains with this disc on Hole 10 of the Richmond Hills course in Asheville, NC. Flat. 175 grams. Sexton Sharpied “N. Sexton” on inner rim of disc. Nate Sexton handwritten COA photos included.
Condition: Noticeable wear.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #18
Disc: Ken Climo Signed Champion Roc+
Disc Details: This Champion Roc+ with the USDGC Angled Crest logo was made available during the 2020 USDGC. It is signed by one of the game’s greatest champions, Ken Climo. According to disc owner, Dennis Lynn, Climo signed this disc (indicating each year he won the USDGC) in a manner he rarely did.180 grams. Modest dome.
Condition: Never thrown
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #19
Disc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Star Sidewinder
Disc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this disc was used as his primary roller disc at one point. Modest dome. 175 grams. Penned “*SW”. Sexton Sharpied “N. Sexton” on inner rim of disc. He wrote that his fondest memory of the disc was hitting the pole on a par 4 in Southern California off the tee. Nate Sexton handwritten COA photos included.
Condition: Noticeable wear.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #20
Disc: 2015 Nate Sexton Color Champion Firebird
Disc Details: Disc owner, Dennis Lynn, acquired this never thrown 2015 Sexton Firebird from Nate Sexton. Lynn said this disc was among the first Sexton Firebirds that Nate Sexton received and among the first Sexton Firebirds molded. 175 grams. Red Glitter stamp. Nate Sexton handwritten COA card included.
Condition: New condition
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #21
Disc: 2021 Las Vegas Challenge Nate Sexton Champion Firebird
Disc Details: Disc owner, Dennis Lynn, acquired this never thrown Firebird from Nate Sexton. It’s 1 of 6 Flat Matte Red (stamp) limited-edition Tour Series discs for the LVC. 175 grams. New condition. Nate Sexton handwritten disc description note included.
Condition: New condition
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #22
Disc: 2021 Japan Open Swirly Star Invictus
Disc Details: Provided by the Innova Only Collector Group, this Swirly Star Invictus was from a limited series commemorating the 2021 Japan Open. However, the 2021 event was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately canceled. The Japan Open is now planned to resume in 2023. This is an awesome disc that’s tied to an event that never actually happened! 173-175 weight. Noticeable dome.
Condition: New condition
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #23
Disc: 2013 McPro Aviar First Release
Disc Details: Provided by the Innova Only Collector Group, this Black Tour Series McPro Aviar is a gem from nearly 10 years ago. Flat. 173-175 weight.
Condition: Appears to be in new condition. There are a few scuffs present, which is not uncommon for black discs.
Fundraiser Disc Auction Series: Disc #24
Disc: 9X KC Pro Aviar (Signed)
Disc Details: Here’s your chance to own a piece of Innova history with this 9X KC Pro Aviar provided by the Innova Only Collector Group. Disc signed by the Champ himself! Condition is good. Flat. 172 grams.
Condition: Appears to have light use. Looks to have initials marked off of it.
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